Palacio de Velázquez
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Palacio de Velázquez, or Velázquez Palace is an exhibition hall located in Buen Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain.
Palacio de Velázquez
Main entrance of the Palacio de Velázquez. Photo by Paolo Monti.
Arch decorated with coloured tiles
Detail of one of the winged lions at the entrance.
Parque del Buen Retiro, Madrid
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The Retiro Park, also known as Buen Retiro Park or simply El Retiro, is one of the largest city parks in Madrid, Spain. The park belonged to the Spanish monarchy until 1868, when it became a public park following the Glorious Revolution.
Parque del Buen Retiro, Madrid
The old Buen Retiro Palace with the gardens
Paseo de la Argentina
Lake, boats, and the Alfonso XII monument