Puerta de Hernani del Retiro, City gate at El Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
The Puerta de Hernani del Retiro is a city gate featuring metal railings and stone pillars that connect Alcalá Street with the northern section of El Retiro Park. The structure forms a clear boundary between the urban streetscape and the park's green spaces.
The gate was built in 1886 by architect José Urioste Velada and named after Hernani, referencing events from the Spanish Carlist Wars. This naming connects the structure to a significant chapter in 19th-century Spanish history.
The entrance forms part of the 18 access points to El Retiro Park, including four monumental gates, five notable gates, and nine secondary entrances.
The entrance is easily reached from Alcalá Street and provides direct access to main park paths and areas. Visitors should note that the best view of the gate and its architectural details can be appreciated from the street side.
Near the gate sits a fountain depicting four nereids with dolphin figures, creating a decorative element often missed by visitors hurrying through. This ornamental water feature adds an unexpected mythological touch to the park entrance.
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