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Fernando VI ordered the creation of this royal garden. Due to the continuous enlargement of the garden, Carlos II ordered, in 1774, to move it to its current location in the Paseo del Prado in Madrid, inside the program of ordinations of the Salón del Prado and Atocha.
It is located over four stepped terraces where plants are exhibited to public; the Terraza de los cuadros (Terrace of the squares), which contains collections of ornamental, medicinal, aromatic and orchard plants; Terraza de las Escuelas Botánicas (Terrace of the Botanic Schools), where a taxonomy plant collection is showed; Terraza del plano en flor (Terrace of the flower-shape floor), in this area there is a wide range of trees and bushes: and finally, the Terraza Alta or de los Laureles (High terrace or Terrace of the laurels), which houses especial collections such as the bonsais´.
The herbarium, place where plants are gathered in, dried up and stored, approximately has a million of specimens from all over the world nowadays.
Built: XVIII Century (1774- 1781)
Author: Juan de Villanueva, Francisco Sabatini
Style: Baroque
Category: Civil
Type: Park and Gardens
Visit one of the most important painting and sculpture colections of the World accompained by an expert tour guide. Discover the Art History of Spain. Contemplate yourself masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez or El Greco, while the guide reveals to you all details of each one.
Travel to the past admiring the canvas made by the greats genius concentrated in this Museum. Do not worry about the ticket, it is included in the price. Book now!
If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places.
This guided tour will takes to you to stroll historical and enchanting Madrid sights such as the Paseo del Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras, the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Without forgetting the Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral are located.
In this five-hour combined tour you will visit two of the most important museums in Spain.
At the Reina Sofia Museum, where the guide will focus on the great canvas "Guernica" by Picasso. At the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum you will contemplate works by Masters of the Art History from the 13th to the 20th century.
Tickets are included in the price of the tour, and you can also book your visit with lunch.
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Visit one of the most important painting and sculpture colections of the World accompained by an expert tour guide. Discover the Art History of Spain. Contemplate yourself masterpieces by Goya, Velázquez or El Greco, while the guide reveals to you all details of each one.
Travel to the past admiring the canvas made by the greats genius concentrated in this Museum. Do not worry about the ticket, it is included in the price. Book now!
If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places.
This guided tour will takes to you to stroll historical and enchanting Madrid sights such as the Paseo del Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras, the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Without forgetting the Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral are located.
In this five-hour combined tour you will visit two of the most important museums in Spain.
At the Reina Sofia Museum, where the guide will focus on the great canvas "Guernica" by Picasso. At the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum you will contemplate works by Masters of the Art History from the 13th to the 20th century.
Tickets are included in the price of the tour, and you can also book your visit with lunch.
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