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Parque del Buen Retiro
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Description from wikipedia
) park in Madrid's city center, very near the Puerta de Alcalá and not far from the Museo del Prado. Once outside Madrid, the park is now entirely surrounded by the present day city. The park was originally the site of a royal palace (alcázar) built in 1632 under the reign of King Philip IV (...) Read more
Description from yahoo
It's known as the "lungs of Madrid," and few cities can boast such a large park (118 hectares) in such a central location. There's a large boating lake and the park has three art galleries (Casa de Vacas, Palacio de Cristal and Palacio de Velázquez ). On weekends and holidays, it fills with madrileños (citizens of Madrid) and performers of all sorts, including mime artists and jugglers, painters, singers, puppet masters Read more
Description from frommers
Originally a playground for the Spanish monarchs and their guests, this park extends over 140 hectares (350 acres). The huge palaces that once stood here were destroyed in the early 19th century; only the former dance hall, the Cáson del Buen Retiro (housing the modern works of the Prado), and the building formerly housing the Army Museum remain. The park boasts numerous fountains and statues, plus a large, pristine carp-filled rowing Read more
Description from tripadvisor
Peaceful urban park centered around a beautiful lake. Read more
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