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PARKING
Summer Outdoor Swimming Pool (open in Summer 2006)
Garden Terrace
English Bar
Coffee Shop
Visit the Retiro Park (Walking distance)
Visit the Puerta de Alcala (Walking distance)

THE RETIRO PARK

Originally a playground for the Spanish monarchs and their guests, extends over 350 acres. The huge palaces that once stood here were destroyed in the early 19th century; only the former dance hall, the Cáson del Buen Retiro (housing the modern works of the Prado), and the building containing the Army Museum remain. The park boasts numerous fountains and statues, plus a large lake. There are also two exposition centers, the Velásquez and Crystal palaces (built to honor the Philippines in 1887), and a lakeside monument, erected in 1922 in honor of King Alfonso XII. In summer, the rose gardens are worth a visit, and you'll find several places for inexpensive snacks and drinks.