Palacio de Cibeles, Madrid Spain - a photo on Flickriver

            This stunning landmark was originally built as a post office with the grand title of Catedral de las Comunicaciones.  Building construction lasted from 1907 through 1919.  Luckily, the building escaped major damage from bombings during Spain’s Civil War in the 1930’s.  However, it did receive some bullet holes which are still visible today in the façade.  In 2003 the building was changed from the post office to the city hall and the name was changed to the current one. The Plaza de Cibeles in front of the Palacio is a neo-classical complex of marble sculptures with fountains that has become an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid. 
   

Taken in: España / Comunidad de Madrid / Madrid / Cortes (show map)

Taken on: July 3, 2014

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Camera: Nikon D7000, f/3.5, 1/80 sec, 18mm (=27mm), ISO 1600 (more info) (hide info)

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