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The Glass Palace in the Retiro Park is one of the finest examples of iron architecture in Madrid. The metal and glass structure was built in 1887 for the Philippines Exhibition of that year.
Designed by Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, the project was inspired by Paxton’s Crystal Palace. It was originally planned as a gigantic greenhouse to contain tropical plants but today it is used for exhibitions.
Docking stations: 60, 65, 69, 70, 74, 75, 85, 102
Free.
Oct: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Nov-Mar 10.00am - 6.00 pm
Apr-Sep 10:00am - 10:00pm
The Glass Palace may remain closed on rainy days due to the characteristics of the building.
Observation point temporarily closed.
Service temporarily suspended.
Find a souvenir made by local artisans.