1 Posted Nov 13, 2012, 6:58 PM Danny Universal Traveler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Madrid Posts: 2,165 Madrid´s El Capricho Historical Gardens



This beautiful 14-hectare park was laid out in the 18th Century for the Duchess of Osuna and is perhaps the only garden in the only park of this kind left in Madrid; however, it has many influences of both the French and English styles which have made it what it is today. Although during the years of war the wonderful gardens were neglected and used for military purposes, they were not severely damaged. In 1985, the complex was declared a sight of cultural interest and certain renovation works were undertaken. Parque de El Capricho is the perfect place for recovery and relaxation being far from city’s hustle and bustle, offering one of the best examples of garden landscaping.



Entrance to El Capricho Historical Gardens











Main walk















The Old Woman´s House























Pumpkins in the in the Old Woman´s House´s vegetable garden















Zucchinies and other fruits



























Flowers garden around the Dancing Casino



































The pond







































The reed house











The iron bridge











Grasslands near the hermitage











The hermitage











Cercis siliquastrum, or "Love tree"























Small fort















The beekeeper















Baco´s small temple















Osuna Duke and Duchess´ palace







The dolphins fountain







The Exedra







Greetings from Madrid, Spain. Last friday we went to El Capricho Historical Gardens to have a very pleasant Fall walk. This´s probably the prettiest park or gardens in Madrid, and is located in the northeastern of Madrid, just in front of Juan Carlos I´s park. It´s very near of Madrid Barajas International Airport. Fortunately, this park only opens on weekends and holidays. Hope you enjoy...This beautiful 14-hectare park was laid out in the 18th Century for the Duchess of Osuna and is perhaps the only garden in the only park of this kind left in Madrid; however, it has many influences of both the French and English styles which have made it what it is today. Although during the years of war the wonderful gardens were neglected and used for military purposes, they were not severely damaged. In 1985, the complex was declared a sight of cultural interest and certain renovation works were undertaken. Parque de El Capricho is the perfect place for recovery and relaxation being far from city’s hustle and bustle, offering one of the best examples of garden landscaping.Entrance to El Capricho Historical GardensMain walkThe Old Woman´s HousePumpkins in the in the Old Woman´s House´s vegetable gardenZucchinies and other fruitsFlowers garden around the Dancing CasinoThe pondThe reed houseThe iron bridgeGrasslands near the hermitageThe hermitageCercis siliquastrum, or "Love tree"Small fortThe beekeeperBaco´s small templeOsuna Duke and Duchess´ palaceThe dolphins fountainThe ExedraGreetings from Madrid, Spain.