Retiro is a lovely park in the center of the city, directly next to the back of Madrids world famous museum which is known as “Prado”.
The park invites to a languorous walk with melancholic thoughts on the mind. Retiro is a perfect place to sit down, close the eyes, and drift away.
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There is even a scary monument of the devil in the Southern part of Retiro. Also a felicitous sculpture of Alfons XII on his horse, and two free museums of contemporary art increase the local value of Retiro park considerably.
This special kind of park offers many possible uses for the people of Madrid: oasis of silence and peace, children’s playground, dance floor, picnic spot and walking paradise.
Retiro was created in the 17th century for the kings of Madrid. Since 1868 the park is open for anyone.
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