Belonging to the Spanish monarchy till the late 19th century, Buen Retiro Park has been converted into a public park. One of the largest parks in Madrid, it is very popular with the locals due to its prime location right in the city center. Home stunning sculptures, monuments, galleries and a mesmerizing lake, the Buan Retiro is one of Madrid's finest attractions. Its Paseo de las Estatuas, also known as the 'Statue Walk', is a remarkable apectacle of Spanish craftsmanship, giving you the opportunity to stroll through the park while admiring the many statues of royal figures that were sculpted in the early 18th century.

When you visit this exemplary specimen of park culture in Madrid, be sure to rent a rowboat and row across the glistening Retiro lake. A cultural hub, you'll be treated to a variety of street performances from locals here. Of course, you simply cannot visit the park without visiting the absolutely beautiful Rosaleda (the Rose Garden), with its stunning display of rose bushes sure to capture your attention. Yet, you'll discover a peculiar sight upon your visit to the Rosaleda, for therein lies the Fountain of the Falling Angel, the only known public monument of the devil. Ironic isn't it, to have chaos represented profoundly in an attraction that serves to symbolize beauty and tranquility? Spend the day here traversing through the park's many delights and don't miss the sunset - the park's location makes it a desirable spot to watch the sky change colors, while the sun goes down in the city of Madrid.