Puerta de Murillo of the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Puerta de Murillo of the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid, Historic entrance gate at Royal Botanical Garden, Madrid, Spain
The Puerta de Murillo features neoclassical stone elements and stands as the northern entrance to the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid.
Spanish architect Juan de Villanueva designed this monumental entrance in 1785, during the reign of King Charles III who supported botanical research.
The gate received recognition as a Cultural Heritage Asset in 1942, marking its importance in Spanish architectural and botanical history.
Located at Plaza Murillo 2, near the Prado Museum, the gate provides access to the garden's collection of 5,000 plant species.
The entrance connects directly to the first of three terraced levels, where visitors discover systematic arrangements of ornamental and medicinal plants.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1785
Creator: Juan de Villanueva
Part of: Real Botanic Garden of Madrid
Address: Plaza Murillo 2
GPS coordinates: 40.41239,-3.69198
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:43
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