Going To Spain : Visit Retiro Park
Retiro Park (or Parque del Buen Retiro) in Madrid is is regarded as one of Madrid's premier attractions. It boasts miles of explorable walkways and paths, a serene lake, and lots of magnificent monuments and sculptures; numerous festivals and events take place there every year.
Following its opening in the year 1868 it has housed royalty in gorgeous palaces as well as been the site for various important buildings throughout history. It's a shame that some of those buildings are no longer standing because of the Napoleonic wars, regardless the remaining ones are well worth the visit.
Popular sites within the park include the Palacio de Cristal, a glass structure originally used to house exotic plants, and the Palacio de Velzquez, a former industrial exhibition house now mainly used to display art. If you enjoy art, the Casn holds another wonderful collection of paintings dating back to the nineteenth century, but do not forget to stop by the Ejrcito, a historically rich museum weaving tales of Spain's military history.
There are many fantastic places to explore, but the heart of the park lies within Estanque del Retiro, the large lake at the northern entrance. Not surprisingly summer is one of the more popular times for the park when entire families can be found taking in the beautiful surroundings along the perimeter of the lake. For those wishing for a little activity, you can rent a boat from one of the local vendors there and row around it.
Another beautiful feature of the park is the Rosaleda rose garden, enjoyed by both tourists and natives, as well as the nearby Cecilia Rodriguez gardens and Serrano Street's outstanding restaurants.
Making your way through the park, be sure to stop in at one of the many cafes and enjoy a taste of Spanish food at its best. It's also a place of entertainment and you'll likely see street musicians and dancers, jugglers and fortune tellers alongside the ordinary citizens who are simply out for a walk.
Following its opening in the year 1868 it has housed royalty in gorgeous palaces as well as been the site for various important buildings throughout history. It's a shame that some of those buildings are no longer standing because of the Napoleonic wars, regardless the remaining ones are well worth the visit.
Popular sites within the park include the Palacio de Cristal, a glass structure originally used to house exotic plants, and the Palacio de Velzquez, a former industrial exhibition house now mainly used to display art. If you enjoy art, the Casn holds another wonderful collection of paintings dating back to the nineteenth century, but do not forget to stop by the Ejrcito, a historically rich museum weaving tales of Spain's military history.
There are many fantastic places to explore, but the heart of the park lies within Estanque del Retiro, the large lake at the northern entrance. Not surprisingly summer is one of the more popular times for the park when entire families can be found taking in the beautiful surroundings along the perimeter of the lake. For those wishing for a little activity, you can rent a boat from one of the local vendors there and row around it.
Another beautiful feature of the park is the Rosaleda rose garden, enjoyed by both tourists and natives, as well as the nearby Cecilia Rodriguez gardens and Serrano Street's outstanding restaurants.
Making your way through the park, be sure to stop in at one of the many cafes and enjoy a taste of Spanish food at its best. It's also a place of entertainment and you'll likely see street musicians and dancers, jugglers and fortune tellers alongside the ordinary citizens who are simply out for a walk.
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