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El Retiro Park
Park4.8 · 208 8894.7 · 57 191≈ 1 h 30 minFree entry1.8 km from the center
The green heart of Madrid: 125 hectares laid out in 1632 as the grounds of the Buen Retiro palace. Rowing boats on the great lake under the monument to Alfonso XII, the 1887 Crystal Palace among the trees, the Rose Garden and sculpture-lined avenues. UNESCO lists the park together with the Paseo del Prado.
Highlights
- Rowing boats on the lake
- The 1887 Crystal Palace
- The monument to Alfonso XII
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:00 – 22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 22:00 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 22:00 |
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