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Barrendero madrileño 1960

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    This statue which was created by the sculptor, Félix Hernando García, in 2001 and is a tribute to the Madrid sweepers, can be found very close to Puerta del Sol, in Plaza de Jacinto Benavente.

    The sculpture of a 1960 road sweeper is made out of bronze and is secured directly to the ground. The figure, dressed in the traditional uniform of that time, has been carved hard at work, sweeping.

    Last updated: 28/04/2022
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    Tourist Information
    Address
    Plaza
    de Jacinto Benavente, s/n
    28012
    Tourist area
    Sol / Gran Vía
    Telephone
    Fax
    Email
    Metro
    Tirso de Molina (L1)
    Sol (L1, L2, L3)
    Bus
    002, 6, 26, 32, 50, 65, M1, SE712, N26
    Cercanías (local train)
    Madrid-Sol
    BiciMAD bike-share scheme

    Docking stations:

    - Plaza de Jacinto Benavente

    - Conde de Romanones (Plaza del Conde de Romanones, 9)

    - Carretas (Calle Carretas, 8)

    - Plaza de la Provincia, 1

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