Gate of Philip IV, Baroque entrance at El Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
The Gate of Philip IV stands near the Casón del Buen Retiro, featuring sculptures of Mars and Penelope on its lateral sides.
Constructed in 1680 as a triumphal arch for María Luisa de Orléans, the first wife of Charles II, architect Melchor de Bueras designed this stone structure.
The gate functions as an entrance to El Retiro Park, part of the Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro landscape designated for arts and sciences.
Located at coordinates 40.415285, -3.688679, visitors can access the gate through nearby Retiro and Atocha metro stations or multiple bus lines.
The structure moved locations twice: first to Jerónimos descent in 1857, then to its current position in 1922 under architect Luis Bellido's supervision.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1690
Creator: Melchor de Bueras
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Address: C/ Alfonso Xii 3
GPS coordinates: 40.41528,-3.68868
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:35
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