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Retiro Park

Newest Review: ... of all visitors but I think English is understood by so many modern, informed travellers.) Retiro Park is one of 40 Madrid city parks, totalling 33 million square metres in the city - it is the only one I visited and I have to say it truly is magnificent. It is easy to find, near the Prado Museum with the main entrance being by the Alacala Gate at Plaza de la Independence. I walked there but you can reach Retiro Park by underground, bus or on the Hop on Hop Off buses. A king and his family were the reason Retiro Parque came into existence and it is now a right royal place to visit, you don't need a regal invitation, it is free, nea... more

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Retiro Park cultural, cool, calm oasis (810 words)
by - written on 06/11/05 (Very useful, 365 readings)
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Don't go to Retiro Park in Madrid without your camera. You will kick yourself if you do. Magnificent, historic architecture, well laid out lakes, formal gardens and all around holiday-makers and locals meander, sit awhile to appreciate this stunning park near the centre of Madrid. Parque de El Retiro, is dubbed as the cities most important historic/artistic park and a visit around its 130 hectares (320 acres) proves this just has to be so. I went on my own and spent the whole time telling myself how silly I would have been not to have included it in my Madrid ramblings. Built for Spanish King Phillip to complement his 1632 Real Sitiodel Beun ... Read the complete review