La Rosaleda del Retiro, Madrid

La Rosaleda del Retiro is a rose garden in El Retiro Park featuring thousands of rose bushes in many varieties arranged around a central lily pond with stone benches. The garden follows a classical geometric design where plants are organized in rows and patterns to create a coherent visual whole.

The garden was created in 1915 by a gardener and later restored in the 1940s after war damage. The original inspiration came from French gardens and shaped its design until today.

The garden is a space where visitors walk among roses in different colors and scents, experiencing the carefully arranged structure of the area. The layout of plants around the central pond creates a sense of order and beauty that reflects the character of the larger park.

The garden is accessible during daytime hours, with opening times varying by season and staying open longer during warmer months. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and stay on the paths to protect the plants.

The garden displays different color plays each spring when roses in full bloom show varying tones and together create patterns. These natural color combinations result from the deliberate selection and placement of different rose varieties over many years.

Location: Madrid

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

GPS coordinates: 40.41079,-3.68032

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:03