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Puerta de Felipe IV to El Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain #232387589
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Puerta Felipe IV is one of the monumental entrance gates for Parque Retiro and is located on the west side of the park, on Calle de Alfonso XII in the Spanish capital of Madrid. This monumental gateway, opposite the Casón del Buen Retiro, was designed by architect Melchor de Bueras in 1690. Made of granite, with ornaments by Pedro de Landa, it was built in celebration of King Charles IIââ¬â¢s wedding to Maria Anna of Neuburg. Covering over 125 hectares and comprising more than 15,000 trees, El Retiro Park is a green oasis in the heart of the city
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