Parks and gardens in Madrid

Madrid’s diverse green spaces range from the UNESCO-listed El Retiro Park, featuring historic monuments and sculptures, to the Royal Botanical Garden with over 5,500 species. The city offers formal neoclassical designs at the Sabatini Gardens and secluded 18th-century retreats like the Jardín del Príncipe de Anglona. Highlights include the English-style Moorish Garden, the whimsical landscapes of El Capricho Park, and the memorial Forest of Remembrance. For panoramic views, the Teleférico cable car spans the Casa de Campo, while Atocha Station houses a unique indoor tropical greenhouse.

Parks and Gardens — Map

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El Retiro Park

Historic royal park featuring extensive gardens, sculptures, monuments, and cultural landmarks. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Plaza de Oriente

Historic square featuring formal gardens and a collection of sculptures, located adjacent to royal landmarks including a palace and an opera theater.

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Sabatini Gardens

Formal neoclassical gardens divided into three terraces featuring geometric designs, statues, fountains, and large cedar trees. The gardens provide scenic views of a royal palace and include a maze and several fountains.

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Royal Botanical Garden

Historic botanical garden and research center featuring over 5,500 plant species from around the world and recognized as a National Monument.

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Moorish Garden

Historic English-style garden created in the 19th century featuring scenic gardens, fountains, and views of the royal palace.

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El Capricho Park

El Capricho is a park in Madrid. The word capricho is Spanish for "whim" or "caprice".

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Madrid Atocha Train Station

Major train station featuring modern architecture and a tropical garden, serving as a hub for local and regional public transport connections.

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Forest of Remembrance

The Forest of Remembrance, formerly known as the Forest of the Departed, is a memorial garden located in the park of Parque del Buen…

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Jardín del Príncipe de Anglona

A secluded 18th-century garden in the La Latina neighborhood featuring a neoclassical layout. Originally part of the Prince of Anglona's palace, it contains stone fountains, brick paths, and a trellis-covered walkway.

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Teleférico de Madrid

A cable car system connecting Rosales station with Casa de Campo. The 2.5-kilometer journey provides aerial views of the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral, and the Manzanares River from heights of up to 40 meters.

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Plaza del Dos de Mayo

A historic square in Malasaña commemorating the 1808 uprising against Napoleon. It features the original gateway of the Monteleón Artillery Barracks and a central monument dedicated to heroes Luis Daoíz and Pedro Velarde.

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