Spain, as the rest of Europe, is freezing under snow and rain during these days. Last winter was the same and snow left in Madrid beautiful photographs like these, which were taken in Retiro's Park "Park of the pleasant retreat"), one of the main parks and "green lungs" in the capital of Spain. It is a large and popular 1.4 km2 park at the edge of the city centre, very close to Puerta de Alcala and not far from Prado Museum.
Though created as a royal park in the 15th century, it assumed its role as a public park in the late 19th century. It is filled with sculptures and monuments, galleries, a peaceful lake where you can rent a rowboat to paddle and host to a variety of events. The park features an annual Book Fair and a Roses Fair and it is also the Forest of the Departed, a memorial monument to commemorate the 191 victims of the 11 March 2004 Madrid terrorist attacks. It is entirely surrounded by the present-day city.
The following photos are not mine (unluckily!), they were sent to me last winter by a friend and I don't really know who the author was, but they are so amazing that I want to share them with you in the blog to be enjoyed. Here they are!
Beautiful, aren't they?
Nieves, I am amazed! What a beauty, and charm as the winter can be lovely. The snow creates an air of mystery. How beautiful!
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Kisses and Happy New Year!
the panoramic the retiro, with the white mantle fallen from the sky, make every corner of the beautiful gardens and a touch of serenity.
ReplyDeletepeople walk by, staruing at how beatiful it is and enjoy taking pictures for thei albums.
so beautiful..
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! Love the Statue with the umbrella!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sissy! Thanks for your visit here. I quite agree with you about the air of mistery snow creates. Happy New Year to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteCharo you live in Madrid and you can truly tell about the beauty of Retiros's park, even in winter or spring, can't you? Lots of hugs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and comment Smalldot, I am glad you liked them!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashleigh! The picture you chose is really the funniest among the rest of them, so beautiful and mysterious, indeed. Hugs and kissess!
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