The famous Buen Retiro Park, officially known as the Jardines del Buen Retiro, or the Parque del Buen Retiro, is the largest park in the city of Madrid, Spain. The park was owned by the Spanish Monarchy until the late nineteenth century. Today, it is a delightful public park, where locals and tourists alike love to relax.
El Retiro park is quite large, covering an area of 350 acres, located at the edge of the center of Madrid, close to the famous Puerta de Alcala. In the year 1505, the Jeronimos monastery was moved, leaving the site for a new monastery, in the Isabelline Gothic style. For the church, the royal family had built a retreat. King Philip II had moved to Madrid in 1561, and decided to enlarge the Retiro. The park was again extended in 1620 by the Count-Duke of Olivares, Gaspar de Guzman.
Sightseeing near Buen Retiro Park
The city of Madrid, capital of Spain, is a very popular destination for tourists. There are many sites to explore and views to admire, and some of the best are the Royal Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Plaza de Oriente, the Plaza de la Villa, the Puerta de Alcala, the Plaza de Cibeles, the Puerta del Sol, the Templo de Debod, the Grand Via and the Madrid Cathedral.
The city of Madrid has also many accommodation spots for each tourist. The Hotel Ritz Madrid GL is one of the top in the world, offering rooms for prices starting at € 580 per night. For € 20 per night, the Barbieri International Hostel is an excellent accommodation spot.
Address: Alfonso XII , 14, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Phone: +34 915 23 74 60
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