madrid: EL Retiro Park

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El Retiro Park

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Great Pond of El Retiro Park

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Here you can rent rowboats and take a leisurely paddle on the pond. There are several snack stands along the shore too. A great place to stop for a cold beer and do some people watching.

Gardens of Cecilio Rodriguez

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These tranquil gardens are named in honor of the main gardener who designed them in the 1940s. He worked here for 80 years starting at age 8!

The Rose Garden

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The best time of year to see the roses in full bloom is May and June. However we still saw blooms in October!

Velazquez Palace

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Built in the late 1800s for the purpose of hosting temporary art exhibits, the Velazquez Palace is free to the public. The iron and glass ceilings provide a lot of natural light.

The Glass Palace

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Formerly used as a greenhouse, the Glass Palace is in the shape of a Greek cross and made almost entirely of glass and iron framework set on a brick base.

Take a Bike Ride

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