Tour Retiro Park - Madrid self-guided tour app

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A tour of El Retiro Park in Madrid offers an enchanting experience, combining history, art and nature in the heart of the Spanish capital, with our audio guide.

Highlights

  • The Crystal Palace, a glass and iron structure built in 1887.
  • The walk to La Rosaleda, a rose garden designed in the style of French gardens.
  • Paseo de la Argentina, a series of statues dedicated to the monarchs of Spain.

Description

A tour of El Retiro Park in Madrid offers an enchanting experience, combining history, art and nature in the heart of the Spanish capital. This vast park, once the private garden of the Spanish monarchy, is now one of the most popular and loved places by Madrid residents and tourists. Crystal Palace: The tour can begin at the Crystal Palace, a glass and iron structure built in 1887. Originally conceived as a greenhouse to house exotic species from the Philippines, it is now used as an exhibition hall for contemporary art. The natural light that filters through its glass panels creates a magical atmosphere that enhances the works on display. Estanque Grande: Not far away, you will find the Estanque Grande, where you can rent a small rowing boat to enjoy the water and the views of the monument to Alfonso XII, an imposing sculpture that presides over the pond. This is a perfect place to enjoy a quiet moment or to capture spectacular photographs. La Rosaleda: Continue the walk to La Rosaleda, a rose garden designed in the style of French gardens. Here, hundreds of varieties of roses bloom, creating a tapestry of color and heady perfume during spring and early summer. Paseo de las Estatuas: Also known as Paseo de la Argentina, this path houses a series of statues dedicated to the monarchs of Spain. It is a testament to Spanish history and sculptural art, and provides fascinating context on the country's royal heritage. The Vivaces Garden: A tour of the Vivaces Garden shows you a more modern garden design, with a combination of perennial plants and shrubs that ensure color almost all year round. Cecilio Rodríguez Gardens Pavilion: Don't miss this elegant Andalusian-style garden, which is less known and therefore offers a tranquility that contrasts with the busier areas of the park. Its fountains, pergolas and peacocks add a special charm to the place. Every step through El Retiro is a step through history, art and natural beauty, making this tour an essential experience for anyone visiting Madrid.

Includes

Access to the Web Panel to customize your own route Access to the Web Panel as a repository of travel documents Unlimited access to the audio guide Detailed information on points of interest GPS map Pre-established route Route Retiro Park: 12 points

Important Information

  • 'In our effort to guarantee your experience at your destination, we promise to refund the full amount of your purchase if our audio guides do not meet your expectations. Your happiness, our guarantee.' 1. Download our “Tourist Route Guides” app, and now follow these steps: 2. Register with your email, assign a password. 3. It will arrive in your email, confirm your username in your email. 4. You return to the App, log in with your assigned email and password. 5. You will find a button that says REDEEM, there is a button that says redeem, you enter the Reference number code (example GYGKBHKW3Q5N) and that's it. Remember, we are here to help.

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