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Crystal Palace: A Victorian Gem in Retiro Park

Paseo Republica de Cuba, 4, 28009 Madrid, Spain5:480 listens
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Explore the history of the Crystal Palace, a stunning 19th-century glass and iron pavilion built in 1887 for the Philippine Exhibition. This architectural masterpiece, inspired by London's Crystal Palace, now serves as a venue for contemporary art exhibitions in Madrid's beautiful Retiro Park.

Crystal Palace: A Victorian Gem in Retiro Park
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Paseo Republica de Cuba, 4, 28009 Madrid, Spain

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