The Fountain of the Fallen Angel, Madrid

Nobody likes Lucifer, right?

Well, that’s what you would think. However, Madrid has always been just a little different. That might explain why it’s the only city in the world with a monument representing the Evil One, Satan, Beelzebub, Lucifer or whatever he’s called in your part of the world. The bronze figure, which is actually a fountain, is known as the Fallen Angel and it has been drawing visitors since Madrid City Council erected it in the Retiro Park in 1885 and it was unveiled by none other than the Queen Consort, Maria Christina of Austria.

What a stir it must have caused at the time!

It is found at the intersection of Paseo de Cuba, Paseo de Uruguay and the Paseo del Duque Fernán de Nuñez, at the heart of the labyrinthine Retiro Park. No need to fear getting lost! Navibration will guide your footsteps to the Fallen Angel’s hiding place!

This dramatic statue, swathed in snakes and lizards, was designed by Ricardo Bellver in 1877 and was inspired by John Milton’s poem, Paradise Lost. Since its appearance in Madrid, it has always been shrouded in mystery. Among the many urban legends associated with it, is one which claims there is a portal to the underworld hidden in the pedestal which holds up the figure of the Fallen Angel. One rumour which has been corroborated is that the location of the Fountain of the Fallen Angel is exactly 666 metres above sea level. Which just happens to be the number of the beast! A simple coincidence?

Perhaps!

Visit it and all the other stops on our Madrid Art Walk and Retiro Experience.

Halloween is a great time to visit! You never know what might happen.

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