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  1. The Retiro Park (Spanish: Parque del Buen Retiro, literally "Good Retreat Park"), also known as Buen Retiro Park or simply El Retiro, is one of the largest city parks in Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish monarchy until 1868, when it became a public park following the Glorious Revolution . The park is located at the edge of the ...

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  2. Mar 7, 2023 · Retiro Park, or Parque del Buen Retiro, located in the bustling heart of Madrid, is a green oasis that offers visitors a peaceful retreat from the city’s busy streets. It is one of the largest parks in the Spanish capital and holds an important place in its culture and history. Originally created as a royal park in the 17th century, Retiro ...

  3. Covering over 125 hectares and comprising more than 15,000 trees, El Retiro Park–recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site–is a green oasis in the heart of the city. In it you’ll find all kinds of interesting monuments and gardens, including Jardín de Vivaces, Jardines de Cecilio Rodríguez (Andalusian-inspired classicistic gardens ...

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  5. Jan 31, 2019 · History of Parque del Buen Retiro. Today, millions of people from all over the world and from all walks of life enjoy Retiro’s natural and cultural spaces. That wasn’t the case when the park was created in the mid-17th century, though. The Count-Duke of Olivares donated the land that makes up the park to King Philip IV, and in its first few ...

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  6. The park’s official name is Parque del Buen Retiro. Retiro is the most important park in Madrid, and one of the most popular places to visit both for locals and tourists. It's 118 hectares of green space in the very centre of the city. This major urban park was built in the middle of the 17th century to be enjoyed by king Felipe IV.

  7. En el Parque del Retiro se celebran además, eventos tan emblemáticos, como la Feria del Libro o los fuegos artificiales de San Isidro. PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL DE LA UNESCO. Desde el 25 de julio de 2021, el Parque del Buen Retiro es reconocido como Paisaje Cultural Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO, junto al Paseo del Prado.

  8. Buen Retiro Park. Located in the heart of Madrid, its origins date from the reign of Philip IV, when the Buen Retiro Palace was built by the Count-Duke of Olivares. The Astronomical Observatory and the Buen Retiro Royal Porcelain Factory were added during the reign of Charles III. During the reign of Ferdinand VII, the pier on the pond and the ...

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