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Hi, we are Lenin and Milagros, and we are going to talk about Retiro today.

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Localizations.

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Retiro is located in the center of Madrid, between Atocha train station and Calle Alcalá,

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next to Barrio de Salamanca and Barrio de las Letras.

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How to go to Retiro Park on the public transport?

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To get to Parque de Retiro, you can take Metro Line 2 on Line 9 up to Retiro Metro Station,

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and the park is 20-50 meters walking distance from the station.

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You can also take Line 1, stop in Atocha Metro, but then you need to walk 10 and 15 minutes.

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The most famous place in the neighborhood is El Retiro.

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Descriptions.

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The gardens of El Retiro were created by Philip IV in the 17th century

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and are the traditional estate for the kings of the House of Austria in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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In 1868, the park was in charge of the Madrid City Council, and it was open to the general public.

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It is an ideal place to visit at any time of the year.

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A famous monument you can find in Retiro is Palacio de Cristal, where you can visit many art exhibitions.

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There is also a lake and other attractions to enjoy.

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Other relevant places.

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This neighborhood is mainly known for the park.

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However, there are many other places to visit.

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For example, the Prado Museum, one of the most important museums in the world.

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You can enjoy pictures of the best painters in history, for example Velázquez, Goya, Caravaggio or Rubens.

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Another interesting building is Palacio de Cibeles, where the city council is located.