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Madrid to install screens in Cibeles for the visit of Pope León XIV as hundreds of thousands expected
The City Council will set up giant screens in Cibeles and nearby streets to spread out the crowds and make it easier for the expected multitude to follow the events of Pope León XIV in the centre of Madrid.
The centre of Madrid is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of people for the visit of Pope León XIV. The City Council will install screens in Cibeles and nearby streets. The plan aims to make access and the experience easier for those attending.
The arrival of Pope León XIV in Madrid in June will mark a turning point for life in the city centre. The City Council has decided to install giant screens both in Plaza de Cibeles and in the surrounding streets, from Paseo del Prado to the routes towards Gran Vía y Alcalá. The goal is clear: to allow the expected crowds to follow the Pontiff’s events closely without overwhelming a single location.
The Deputy Mayor and head of Seguridad y Emergencias, Inma Sanz, explained that the plan is designed to meet the scale of the event. Although the official schedule is not yet finalised, León XIV has already confirmed his presence in Cibeles through a message to attendees of the IV Fiesta de la Resurrección. Sanz noted that hundreds of thousands of people are expected at various events and that the logistical challenge is considerable, but the municipal team is confident everything will run smoothly.
The City Council has analysed different scenarios together with the organisers to ensure that the city welcomes Pope León XIV appropriately. The installation of screens aims to spread out the crowds and improve the experience for those coming to the centre, minimising congestion and making it easier to move around one of Madrid’s busiest areas.
Plaza de Cibeles, a regular epicentre for celebrations and demonstrations, will once again take centre stage at an international event. Its strategic location, at the crossroads of major thoroughfares and close to museums and landmark buildings, makes it a natural meeting point for locals and visitors alike. On occasions like this, the city adapts and shows its ability to host major events without losing its everyday rhythm.
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