The Parque del Buen Retiro is one of the most famous parks to see in the city. During the weekends the park could be crowded since during this time most of the Madrilenian families are spotted strolling around here. In the streets, you could see various entertainers such like sidewalk painters, musicians, jugglers, fortune tellers, street performers and more.

Historically, the park was built by King Philips IV. It was built in 1632 as a retreat for the royal family. Before, the park could be seen outside the city wall, but today Madrid already enclosed the entire part of the Retiro Park. In 1868, the park was already opened to the public. Its partial part laid out into a French style, while the other parts of the park are more natural.

Among the original palace, there are only two buildings that survived; the rest of the buildings were already destroyed during the Napoleonic war period. The Museo del Ejército which is appointed as an army museum is one of the remaining buildings that survived. The museum houses some artifacts like armors of the past armies. The museum as well is the main place if you want to know the military history of the city. The most significant thing to see in the museum is the sword of La Tizona or El Cid.

But the museum does not only covering weaponry artifacts; there are still other interesting items to discover in the museum—such like the remarkable cross which Columbus took with him going to another world. Aside from Museo del Ejército another building that survived is the Casón del Buen Retiro—the museum houses collections from the 19th and century.

The Jardin Botanico makes wonders to everyone who sees it. This is because this botanical garden contains 30,000 different species of plants, trees, and plants from all over the globe. It was Charles III who was behind the creation of this botanical garden when he was still a faculty member.

The Casa del Campo is another park place in Madrid visited by thousands of visitors everyday. It is located at the bank of the river and it has a total area of 4,000 acres. There are raw boats that foreigners can enjoy if they want to explore the vast park which has an artificial lake. Some locals also find the park for sports activities as there are amenities for tennis and

The Parque del Retiro is another beautiful park in Madrid that speaks of the bounty in the place. People can enjoy the place of around 130 hectares, which largely composes of woodland, and green trees. You can find here large white stone figures of queens and kings that remind us of the great history of this country in Europe. Inside the park are also two buildings where art exhibitions and other cultural presentations are also conducted. The rich culture of Madrid, Spain really reminisces a lot, so that students are eager to understand the Spanish conquest to other countries many years ago and the memories, successes and failures of past leaders were properly recorded upon by the historians.

Another interesting park in Madrid is the Rosales and Parque del Oeste located in the western portion of Madrid. Based on record, this park is the most ideal playground for children. There are lots of shady trees when the temperature is strong, large rose garden, spacious lawns. There are also several smaller gardens that are still fine such as the Sabatini Garden, and the Plaza de Espana.

Indeed Madrid travel is really an exciting and full of surprises especially for new visitors and vacationers.

• The Plaza de España—this is one of the favorite parks of most of the tourists, because of its gigantic impressive monuments. It was built in the 1950’s by the dictator Franco, this contemporary designed park is a great place to spend time if you just wanted to unwind and see the other tourists passing to and fro.

• The Retiro—this is a 330 acre Parque el Retiro, the best place to relax after touring the city. The Retiro is located at the east of the Paseo del Arte which is between the Calle Alfonso XII and Avenida Menedez y Pelayo. Thousands of tourists and locales have been attracted with the park because of its awesome designed gardens. The park is not the typical park that you were thinking because the Retiro has something unique which was established for you. If you are bored of just touring around you can try boating within the park in their lake, or you can hop to their cafes or witness a concerts.

• The Botanical Gardens—this park was opened in 1781 and fully established in 1980’s. After this garden had been neglected it was then refurbished and the original plans are inaugurated. Today, this garden is the hiding place of tourists who wants to see personally its ten thousands varieties of plants came from the different parts of the world.

The three parks are the most famous parks in Madrid that you should not miss to visit. But before visiting these gardens always book for your Madrid accommodation in advance for you to have the best Madrid vacation you will ever have.

Madrid travel does not only mean visiting El Rastro, Paseo del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Puerta del Sol, Thyssen Bornemisza or the Plaza Mayor alone. But also a visit to Retiro Park which is the home of the Crystal Palace.

Palacio de Cristal is located in the heart of Parque del Buen Retiro or REtiro Park; it was made of glass and metal built in the year 1887 as a winter garden displaying exotic plants.

The Crystal Palace is dedicated to the country Philippines and made for the 19th Century Exhibition; it was modeled and has similarities with London’s Crystal Palace. The whole structure was reflected dramatically on a small lake near the palace with grey lag geese, black swans and ducks living on the pond. It also painted a picture of bucolic tranquility. Exhibitions to aviary shows are held here regularly. When is best to see the Crystal Palace with or without its exhibitions; it depends on who’s opinion. The structure can be pictured on all views. It always gives a stunning picture results whichever focus or view you take your shots. The work of art is very evidently offered in this glass building.

This glass building is 28 metres wide, 54 metres long and 22.6 metres high made copying the chancel and cross of a church. The Ionic style entrance door is one arm of the cross. Crystal Palace is a single building filled with so many history. From its making until now, it is part of the history of the Spanish land.

It could seal your travel in Madrid. What can you say about Palacio Crystal?