Traveling Spain | Walk in the largest and most beautiful parks in Madrid in the hundreds of large and small parks in Madrid, but the most famous and largest is the park! About Retiro Park: (Spanish: Parque del Retiro, local often referred to as "El Retiro"; also translated as Retiro Park) is the largest park in the center of Madrid, the Spanish capital, located in the Retiro district. It was originally the palace of the Spanish royal family established in the 16th century, and was changed to a park open to the public from the 19th century. Highlights: Lichi Park is not only a place for local people to exercise, meet friends, walk, but also a must-see attraction for tourists! The park is located on the eastern edge of the city center, adjacent to the Alcala Gate and close to the Prado Museum. The park is full of beautiful sculptures and monuments, promenades, calm lakes, rose gardens, and crystal palaces. Here are some of the park’s photo spots to be missed: Alfonso’s 12 Monument to Argentina’s fallen Angel Crystal Palace Rose Garden in addition to taking pictures and walking, you may want to know: 1. History: 1561, Philip II moved the Spanish court to Madrid. Opened to the public in 1868. The forest for the 191 victims of the Madrid Station explosion is located in the park. 2. Events: From May to early October, every Sunday, the Madrid Orchestra conducts a free concert at the concert stage near Alcala Street in the park. The park also hosts an annual book fair. Detailed address: General Arsenio Martínez-Campos, Parque del Buen Retiro, Madrid