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Located across from the Royal Palace, this 1.6-hectare garden is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Madrid. The gardens were planned by José Bonaparte, who wanted the gardens to highlight the Palacio and the Teatro Real. Since then, they have undergone significant restoration work. Miguel de Oriol directed the most important restoration work in 1997.

 The equestrian statute of Philip IV stands out in the centre of the Plaza. Pietro Tacca created it in 1960, following calculations performed by Galileo Galilei and flanked by a large part of the collection of statues of Spanish kings crowned by the Royal Palace. The Gardens have been designed in geometrical shapes in order to provide air and enhance the façade of the Royal Palace. Moreover, they are located in the centre of an important and impressive group, which includes not just the Palace, but also the Convent of La Encarnación.

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Catering area
Practical Information
Address
Calle
de Bailén, 17
28013
Tourist area
Austrias
Telephone
Fax
Email
Metro
Ópera (L2, L5, R)
Bus
3, 25, 31, 39, 46, 50, 62, 65, 75, 138, 148, C1, C2, N16, N18, N19, N20, SE712
Cercanías (local train)
Madrid-Sol
BiciMAD bike-share scheme

Docking stations:

- San Quintín (calle Pavía, 6)

- Palacio de Oriente (calle Carlos III,1)

- Plaza de Ramales

Price

Free entry.

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Type
Parks and gardens