Explore Buen Retiro Park and Crystal Palace
Buen Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro) is an oasis of peace in the heart of Madrid.This lush and beautifully cared park offers an escape from the city's agitation.The park comprises over 140 hectares and is shaded by over 15,000 trees. Increated for the Earli County Count in the seventeenth century, the historical park has an elegant environment, with the wonderful landscapes and the paths bordered by trees.During the reign of Isabella II in the 19th century, the landscape of the park was improved.Parque del Retiro was owned by the Spanish royal family until the 19th century;Since then it has been a public park. There are at the main entrance of Plaza de Independence, visitors reach the pool in the center of the park.From here, the paths lead to the charming in Rosaleda (rose garden), the French formal garden Don Cecilio and the Andalusian style garden by Cecilio Rodríguez.Crystal Palace has a view to a graceful fountain and a reflective pool.Visitors will find other interesting wells in Buen Retiro Park, including Los Galápagos (turtles), El ángel Caído (fallen angel) and Alcachofa (artichoke).Other favorite things to do include taking children to a doll show at the Títeres Theater, walks on picturesque paths bordered by trees and relaxation in the sun or relaxation in one of the park in the park.