Puerta de Madrid, Retiro, Monumental door in Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
The Puerta de Madrid features neoclassical architectural elements and stands as one of the ceremonial gateways leading into the verdant Retiro Park grounds.
Architect José Urioste Velada designed this entrance structure in 1900, marking a period when Madrid was transforming its urban landscape with decorative gates.
The gate forms part of the Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro UNESCO World Heritage site, connecting visitors to Madrid's artistic and scientific heritage.
Located at latitude 40.421109 and longitude -3.681866, the Puerta de Madrid provides direct access to Retiro Park's numerous attractions and green spaces.
The structure represents the evolution from defensive city gates to ornamental entrances, marking the transition between Madrid's historical fortifications and modern urban planning.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1900
Creator: José Urioste Velada
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Address: C/ O'Donnell
GPS coordinates: 40.42111,-3.68187
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:22
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