Colonia Roma Norte in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Cybele Fountain
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 14, 2019
1. The Cybele Fountain Marker
La fuente, original de la cual es copia exacta la que aquí se presenta, esta ubicada en la confluencia del Paseo de la Castellana y la Calle de Alcala, de la Ciudad de Madrid. Fue realizada, a instancias de Carlos III, por el arquitecto Ventura Rodriguez y los escultores Francisco Gutierrez y Roberto Michel, entre los años de 1777 y 1792.
Esta copia ha sido donada, a la Ciudad de Mexico, por su comunidad de residentes españoles, contándose, para ello con la aquiescencia y concurso del Excelentísimo Ayuntamiento y vecinos de la Villa de Madrid.
Siendo uno de los monumentos mas representativos de esa ciudad, se erige hoy como símbolo de hermanamiento entre ambas metrópolis.
Mexico, D.F., septiembre 5 de 1980.
Cibeles
Figura de la mitología griega, hija de el Cielo y la Tierra, hermana y esposa de Saturno; madre de Jupiter, Neptuno, Pluton, Juno, Ceres y Vesta.
Esta diosa, que procuraba a los hombres protección, ayuda y riqueza, dispenso especial atención a Atis; pastor frigio al que confio el resguardo de su culto, a cambio de su pureza, como Atis le
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Mexico, D.F., septiembre 5 de 1980.
The Cybele Fountain
The original fountain, of which the one presented here is an exact copy, is located at the confluence of Paseo de la Castellana and Calle de Alcala, in the city of Madrid. It was made at the request of Carlos III by the architect Ventura Rodríguez and the sculptors Francisco Gutiérrez and Roberto Michel between 1777 and 1792.
This copy has been donated to Mexico City by its community of Spanish residents, counting on the acquiescence and support of the City Hall and residents of the City of Madrid.
As one of the most representative monuments of that city, it stands today as a symbol of the friendship between the two metropolises.
Mexico City, September 5, 1980.
Cybele
A major figure of Greek mythology, daughter of Heaven and Earth, sister and wife of Saturn; mother of Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto, Juno, Ceres and Vesta.
This goddess, who sought protection, help and wealth for men, paid special attention to Attis, a Phrygian
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 14, 2019
2. The Cybele Fountain Marker reverse
Mexico, D.F., September 5, 1980.
Erected 1980 by La comunidad de españoles en México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 5, 1980.
Location. 19° 25.194′ N, 99° 9.989′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Roma Norte. Marker is at the intersection of Plaza Villa de Madrid and Avenida Oaxaca, on the right when traveling north on Plaza Villa de Madrid. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06700, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Atlante Football Club (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument to Mexican Independence (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Miguel Ramos Arizpe (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Social Security Angel (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Juan Antonio de la Fuente (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Juan José de la Garza
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 14, 2019
3. The Cybele Fountain and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 14, 2019
4. The Cybele Fountain
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 3, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
