Retiro Park (Parque del Retiro), A Royal Park Turned Urban Oasis

Between C Alfonso XII and Avenida de Menendez Pelayo, Madrid, Spain
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Architecture

Introduction

Retiro Park is the largest park in the center of Madrid. It was initially a palace built by the Spanish royal family in the 16th century. It was not opened to the public and converted into a park until the 19th century.

Must-go rating

Worth going
100%

Transportation

100%
Self-driving
Expensive parking fees
Address
Between C Alfonso XII and Avenida de Menendez Pelayo, Madrid, Spain
Phone 915 30 00 41

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