Parque
del Retiro:
The
Retiro Park was built in the 17th century by order of Felipe IV as a recreational
area for royalty. It occupies 350 acres of land and boasts more than 15,000
trees and important monuments among the lovely gardens.
Plaza
de la Independencia. Metro: Retiro, Ibiza and Menendez Pelayo.
Jardin
Botanico:
Created
by Carlos III in 1774, the royal botanical garden boasts numerous varieties
of trees and plants. Neoclassical gates, doors and former greenhouse designed
by Juan de Villanueva may also be admired.
Plaza
de Murillo, 2. Metro: Atocha. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 91 585 47
00.
Casa
de Campo:
Located
on the right bank of the Manzanares River to the west of Madrid, the Casa
de Campo is a large park with an area of about 4000 acres. Rowboats can
be rented for a ride around the artificial lake. Swimming and tennis can
also be enjoyed. The Parque Zoologico or Zoo and Parque de Atracciones,
a large amusement park, are found in the southern part.
Metro:
Lago and Batan. A cable car can be taken from Paseo del Pintor Rosales.
Parque
del Oeste
A
park in the western part of the city bordeing the Paseo del Pintor Rosales
which has a lovely rose garden and various monuments. The Teleferico or
cable car to the Casa de Campo departs here.
Metro:
Arguelles and Moncloa.
Parque
Quinta Fuente del Berro
A
small, quiet park crisscrossed by paved pathways and dotted with fountains
and flower beds.
Metro:
Ventas. |
