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The Retiro Park – Madrid

Monument to Alfonso XII - Retiro Park - Madrid

Is the biggest and most famous parks in the capital of Spain, the Retiro Park is also one of the most emblematic places in Madrid, built during the period of the Catholic Kings, as the favorite place of the royalty and nobility of the era . The park is currently the lung of the city, in it we find many architectural jewels, palaces, statues, fountains and gardens where the visitor can enjoy a day outdoors like a king.

The Retiro Park is open to the public and is one of the favorite places for tourists and residents of Madrid. In the park we can do countless activities, the best one is walking to enjoy the tranquility of the place, we can also take a trip in the boat in artificial lake, or we can visit the various points and corners are there in the Retiro Park some of them are:

  • Velázquez Palace: built in 1883 was built for the National Mining Exhibition of that year.
  • Crystal Palace: was built in 1887 next to the artificial lake, is home to many exhibitions.
  • Monument to Alfonso XII: is located in the shore of artificial lake is one of the most famous monuments in the park.
  • Walk of Argentina: better known as the Walk of Statues, is one promenade where we find statues of different monarchs of Spain.

Retiro Park is one of the best places to enjoy a family day outdoors and is an ideal place for children, we find endless activities that sure will like them.

In eBooking, we leave you a video to discover the different charms are there in the Retiro Park.

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Attractions of Vienna

Vienna

Vienna, one of the loveliest cities of Europe, is a peaceful city with many historic attractions of great beauty and mystery where its visitors will have an endless memories that will not forget.

Although Vienna has a extensive catalog of tourist attractions, eBooking, recomend to include these six places on your agenda of places to visit in Vienna, either by their beauty or historical importance:

  1. Cathedral of St. Stephen: is the most important religious symbol in Austria, a fourteenth century construction of a Gothic style. The most striking thing of this building is its impressive facade with bright tiles and gargoyles.
  2. Hofburg Palace: was the home of the monarchy and nobility for many years. You can visit several rooms and the museum, currently is the residence of the presidency of Austria.
  3. Schönbrunn Palace: World Heritage Site since 1996, is one of the most emblematic buildings of Vienna. Most recommended in this palace is its gardens, really impressive.
  4. Vienna State Opera: the world’s most famous opera and is what keeps alive the link between the capital of Austria and classical music. The Vienna State Opera is certainly the most representative image of the city. To enjoy an evening at the opera, it is advisable booking with time because it usually full.
  5. Belvedere Palace: an impressive Baroque building where there are three of the most important museums of the city. Its gardens are very beautiful.
  6. Parliament of Austria: an amazing building built in 1874, is one the most beautiful of Vienna, its visit is highly recommended.
  7. Ringstrasse: the most important avenue of the city, where we can find many buildings and museums of Vienna.
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