Parque del Retiro
Madrid's grand 17th-century royal park — a UNESCO-listed green heart with a glass palace and boating lake.
Don't miss at Parque del Retiro
- ◆ The Crystal Palace
- ◆ Rowing on the boating lake
- ◆ Rose garden
Insider tip
Rent a rowboat by the monument, then find the glass Palacio de Cristal.
Parque del Retiro — visitor questions
What is Parque del Retiro known for?
Madrid's grand 17th-century royal park — a UNESCO-listed green heart with a glass palace and boating lake. Highlights include: The Crystal Palace; Rowing on the boating lake; Rose garden.
Where is Parque del Retiro?
Parque del Retiro is in Retiro, Madrid — Plaza de la Independencia 7, 28001 Madrid. More info: https://www.esmadrid.com
Any tips for visiting Parque del Retiro?
Rent a rowboat by the monument, then find the glass Palacio de Cristal.
Can Chauffyr take me to Parque del Retiro?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Parque del Retiro and between every stop on your Madrid itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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