One of Madrid's most beautiful and well-known spaces, it blends the old with the new. Surrounded by four monumental buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries: the Linares Palace, the Cibeles Palace, home to Madrid City Hall, the Bank of Spain, and the Buenavista Palace. The Cibeles Fountain, a symbol of the city, dominates the square. Along with the Apollo and Neptune fountains, it was part of the decoration of Paseo del Prado designed by Charles III in the 18th century. Interestingly, the square is a meeting place for Real Madrid title celebrations.