Felipe IV Gate

Felipe IV Gate is a monument in Retiro, Madrid, Community of Madrid which is located on Calle de Alfonso XII. Felipe IV Gate is situated nearby to the museum Casón del Buen Retiro, as well as near the quarter Jerónimos.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Also known as: “Gate of Philip IV” and “Puerta de Mariana de Neoburgo”
Address: Calle de Alfonso XII, Madrid, 28014

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Casón del Buen Retiro and Salon de Reinos.

Casón del Buen Retiro

Museum

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The Casón del Buen Retiro is an annex of the Museo del Prado complex in Madrid. Following major restoration work, which was completed in October 2007, it now houses the museum's study centre and library.

Salon de Reinos

Public building

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The Salón de Reinos or salón grande is a 17th-century building in Madrid, originally a wing of the Buen Retiro Palace. The Salón de Reinos and the Casón del Buen Retiro are the only survivors of the original grand scheme of the palace. Salon de Reinos is situated 150 metres west of Felipe IV Gate.

Biblioteca Nacional de España

Library

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The Biblioteca Nacional de España is the national library of Spain. It is the largest public library in the country, and one of the largest in the world. Biblioteca Nacional de España is situated 1 km north of Felipe IV Gate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jerónimos and Cortes.

Jerónimos

Quarter

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Los Jerónimos is an administrative neighborhood of Madrid belonging to the district of Retiro. It is 1.900627 km² in size. The Retiro Park, the Town Hall and the Prado Museum are located within its limits.