Carlos II

Carlos II is a work of art in Retiro, Madrid, Community of Madrid. Carlos II is situated nearby to Spain Gate, as well as near the hotel Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII.

Type: Work of art
Artwork type: statue
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Biblioteca Nacional de España and Puerta de Alcalá.

Biblioteca Nacional de España

Library

Photo: dalbera, CC BY 2.0.

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 Carlos II.

Puerta de Alcalá

Photo: Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Puerta de Alcalá is a Neo-classical gate in the Plaza de la Independencia in Madrid, Spain. It was a gate of the former Walls of Philip IV. It stands near the city center and several meters away from the main entrance to the Parque del Buen Retiro. Puerta de Alcalá is situated 390 metres north of Carlos II.

Casón del Buen Retiro

Museum

Photo: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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. Casón del Buen Retiro is situated 250 metres southwest of Carlos II.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jerónimos and Recoletos.

Jerónimos

Quarter

Photo: Brian Adamson, CC BY 2.0.

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.