Beautiful gardens with landscaped lawns, artificial lake, monuments made of marble and elegant buildings which you can spot occasionally littered around the place. Parque del Buen Retiro has so much greenery about the place and is ideal for contemplating. Weekends can however get a bit crowded. The sphinx-laden Egyptian fountain and the massive mausoleum of Alfonso XII are top calling cards.

Spend a few beautiful moments at the lovely rose garden here, "La Rosaleda". The staue of El Ángel Caído which stands here is believed to be the first statue constructed in honor of the dark lord.