Retiro, Residential district with urban park in Madrid, Spain
Description
Retiro is a neighborhood in Madrid centered around the famous park that gives it its name and surrounded by museums and cultural institutions. The area combines residential streets with green spaces and important landmarks spread throughout.
History
The park that shapes this area was created in the 16th century for royal use. The surrounding neighborhood later grew as a residential zone while museums and cultural buildings were added over subsequent centuries.
Culture
The neighborhood draws people who appreciate art and nature in equal measure. Walking here, you notice how residents move between museums and parks as part of daily life.
Practical
The area is well-connected by public transport and easy to navigate on foot. Early morning walks offer the quietest experience, while afternoons tend to be busier, especially near the main attractions.
Did you know?
A street here has hosted book stalls for nearly a century, where collectors and readers find both old and new volumes. These outdoor bookstands have become a recognizable feature of the area.
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Museo del Prado
1.5 km
Puerta de Alcalá
1.7 km
El Retiro Park
981 m
Fountain of Cybele
1.9 km
Crystal Palace
759 m
Palace of Linares
1.9 km
Pantheon of Illustrious Men
626 m
Real Botanic Garden of Madrid
1.3 km
Church of Saint Jerome the Royal
1.4 km
Torrespaña
1.7 km
Cybele Palace
1.7 km
Paseo del Prado
1.6 km
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
1.6 km
Estación de Atocha
1.1 km
Hall of Realms
1.5 km
CaixaForum Madrid
1.4 km
Casón del Buen Retiro
1.4 km
Monument to King Alfonso XII
1.2 km
Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict
1.6 km
Museo Nacional de Antropología
1 km
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Atocha
657 m
Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
1.1 km
Royal Tapestry Factory
536 m
Monument to the Fallen for Spain
1.7 km
Monument to General Espartero (Madrid)
1.6 km
Casa de Fieras del Retiro
968 m
Royal Observatory of Madrid
924 m
Atocha station memorial
1 km
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