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Things to do in Retiro, Madrid

11 places in Retiro from 11 Madrid travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

11 places

  1. Retiro Park

    Park · Retiro

    Over 300 acres of gardens, fountains and a lake, built as Philip IV's private garden in the 1640s and opened to the public in 1838.

    49:53· NFKRZin 11 vlogs
  2. Palacio de Cristal

    Landmark · Retiro

    All-glass pavilion in Retiro Park that hosts temporary art exhibitions.

  3. La Rosaleda del Retiro

    Park · Retiro

    Beautifully maintained rose garden within Retiro Park.

  4. Estanque Grande del Retiro

    Activity · Retiro

    Retiro's large lake, where visitors can rent rowing boats.

    51:50· NFKRZin 4 vlogs
  5. Puerta de Alcalá

    Landmark · Retiro

    Historic monumental gate in central Madrid, worth seeing while walking around the city.

  6. Palacio de Velázquez

    Museum · Retiro

    Exhibition hall in Retiro Park run as an annex of the Reina Sofía Museum.

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5 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Paseo de la Argentina

    Landmark · Retiro

    Retiro Park promenade lined with statues of Spanish monarchs.

  2. Monument to Alfonso XII

    Landmark · Retiro

    Monument in Retiro Park featuring a striking bronze equestrian statue.

  3. San Jerónimo el Real

    Temple · Retiro

    A historic church known as Los Jerónimos, next to the Prado.

  4. Casón del Buen Retiro

    Historic site · Retiro

    The former ballroom of the Palacio del Buen Retiro, one of only two parts of the 17th-century palace to survive.

  5. Salón de Reinos

    Historic site · Retiro

    This surviving hall of the Palacio del Buen Retiro was once used for diplomatic receptions.