One of the most picturesque parks in Madrid, Parque de El Capricho, or also known as the Capricho Park, is a beautiful 18th-century style park that resembles a natural paradise on Earth itself. Created by the late María Josefa Pimentel, the former Duchess of Osuna, on her estate at Alameda de Osuna, the Capricho was the Duchess' pride and joy, and she strove to nuture it till her last days.

As expected of a park of such grandeur and splendor, the Capricho has been lavishly landscaped. The park's garden features 3 main sections, namely the paterre (its origins trace back to France), the English landscape and the Italian giradino, with each section displaying unique features of its country of origin! Apart from its lush greenery, the Capricho boasts a number of important botanical and artistic treasures, with shrines, fountain, hermitages and even small plazas all found in this spectacular attraction.

Yet, apart from its splendid beauty, the Capricho also has a rich historical background. The country's first-ever iron bridge - constructed in the 1830's - is found in the park's beautifully maintained grounds, and is said to be one of the last features that was requested by the late Duchess to be built in the park. More importantly, the Capricho is also home to a Civil War era bunker. Buried 15 metres deep into the park's grounds, the bunker served as the headquarters to the Republican Army, and its 7 rooms have been well-preserved for you to have a glimpse of life during the Spanish Civil War. Boasting perfectly landscaped grounds, radiant flowers and stunning sights set against the blue Madridian sky, along with it a bit of history, this park is a must-visit for anyone looking to reconnect with nature and truly, Spain's roots.