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A Carlos III effort to add more beauty to Madrid
Fuente de Neptuno, or Neptune's Fountain, stands in a fountain in beautiful Plaza Cánovas del Castillo. The fountain is was built by Carlos III who commissioned Ventura Rodríguez in 1780 to further beautify the city.
Interestingly, Atletico de Madrid soccer fans meet here to celebrate their victories. This is a beautiful part of Madrid, so stopping by for a snack at Fuente de Neptuno is a logical respite from hectic sightseeing.
Fuente de Neptuno, or Neptune's Fountain, stands in a fountain in beautiful Plaza Cánovas del Castillo. The fountain is was built by Carlos III who commissioned Ventura Rodríguez in 1780 to further beautify the city.
Interestingly, Atletico de Madrid soccer fans meet here to celebrate their victories. This is a beautiful part of Madrid, so stopping by for a snack at Fuente de Neptuno is a logical respite from hectic sightseeing.