Madrid, Spain - Glass House in the Royal Gardens: Crystal Palace in Retiro Park

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Parque de El Retiro, the Madrid version of Daan Forest Park, is located in the city center, not far from the main attractions such as the Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, the main square and the Royal Palace.

It used to be the summer palace of the Spanish royal family, but now it is a forest park for adults and children to relax. The #CrystalPalaciodeCristal in the park is a must-see attraction for tourists.

Retiro Park was built as a summer palace by the Spanish royal family in the 16th century and was not opened as a public park until the 19th century. The park covers an area of ​​117 hectares, which is four times the size of Daan Forest Park. There are 15,000 trees planted in the park, which is basically the level of a botanical garden.

Because it is located in the Retiro district, it is named Retiro Park. There is actually an artificial Retiro Lake in the park. On the lakeside there is a statue of Alfonso XII, a half-moon-shaped Roman arcade, and a lovely turtle fountain. There are small boats sailing in the lake, and the sunset dyes the lake and the boats golden, which is very romantic.

There is a beautiful glass palace in Retiro Park #CrystalPalacedeCristal, which is modeled after the #CrystalPalaceTheCrystalPalace in London's Hyde Park. It is a transparent house made entirely of steel frames and glass. The light that shines through is very dreamy. It looks like a greenhouse and an exhibition venue. It is a very popular free attraction.

There are many gardens and towering bald cypress forests in the park. Many people come here for jogging. In short, it is a forest park suitable for all ages. It is highly recommended to visit when visiting Madrid.

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Post by Moutain | Sep 11, 2024