Palacio de Cristal del Retiro

landmark in Madrid

#14 in Madrid / #71 in Spain

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The Palacio de Cristal del Retiro, located in Madrid, Spain, is a stunning glass and iron structure originally built in 1887. Designed by architect Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, the palace was constructed to house a collection of flora and fauna from the Philippines, which was then a Spanish colony. Inspired by London's Crystal Palace, its transparent walls and roof allow natural light to flood the interior, creating an ethereal atmosphere.

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