Palacio de Cristal
Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

📜 Glass palace in Madrid's Retiro Park, built in 1887.
🔍 Originally a greenhouse for exotic plants, now an art exhibition space.

Why Go

🏛️ Beautiful architectural jewel with ornate glass and steel
🌳 Set on a lake in a lush park, offering natural vistas
🖼️ Hosts art exhibitions, often from the Reina Sofía Museum
🦢 Features an artificial lake with black swans, ducks, and geese

Tips

🍂 Particularly impressive to visit during fall for autumnal light.

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