Gate of the Independence

The Gate of the Independence features stone columns and decorative elements that form a symmetrical entrance to El Retiro Park from Calle de Alfonso XII.

Construction of the gate took place in 1886 under architect José Urioste Velada and sculptor Valeriano Salvatierra as part of Madrid's urban development initiatives.

The gate serves as an entry point to the Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro landscape, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its artistic value.

Located at coordinates 40.419641, -3.687922, the gate provides direct access to El Retiro Park's western section near multiple public transportation connections.

The gate includes architectural details that reflect late 19th-century Spanish design principles, incorporating specific elements from Madrid's architectural traditions.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1886

Architects: José Urioste Velada

Creator: Valeriano Salvatierra

Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences

Address: Plaza Independencia

GPS coordinates: 40.41964,-3.68792

Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40