Jardines del Buen Retiro de Madrid, Royal gardens in central Madrid, Spain
The Buen Retiro Gardens span 125 hectares with formal French sections, landscaped areas, artificial lakes, and dedicated spaces for exhibitions and cultural events.
Felipe IV established these gardens between 1630 and 1640 as royal grounds, which later transformed during French occupation and opened to the public in 1868.
The gardens contain notable structures including the Glass Palace, Velazquez Palace, and multiple exhibition spaces managed by the Reina Sofia National Museum.
The park features 19 entrance gates, accommodates 20 million visitors annually, and maintains 19,000 trees representing 163 different species across its grounds.
The gardens house the only known public monument depicting Satan, the Fallen Angel statue, positioned at exactly 666 meters above sea level.
Location: Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.41861,-3.69167
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:46
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