Artificial Mountain of Buen Retiro

Artificial Mountain of Buen Retiro is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 685 metres. Artificial Mountain of Buen Retiro is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near .
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 685 metres
  • Description: Mountain in the Retiro garden, Madrid, Spain
  • Also known as: “Montaña artificial, Buen Retiro”, “Montaña de los gatos”, and “Mountain of the Cats”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Biblioteca Nacional de España and Museum Reina Sofía.

Library
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The is the national library of Spain. It is the largest public library in the country, and one of the largest in the world.

Museum
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The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national museum of 20th-century art. The museum was officially inaugurated on September 10, 1992, and is named for Queen Sofía.

Museum
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The National Museum of Archaeology is a archaeology museum in , Spain. It is located on Calle de Serrano beside the Plaza de Colón, sharing its building with the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sol-Letras-Lavapiés and Salamanca.

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Sol, Letras and Lavapiés are neighbourhoods in central , the capital of .

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is a district of . It is located northeast of the centre and is considered to be the poshest neighbourhood of the city. Branches of international luxury brands, upscale restaurants, nightlife venues and hotels are found here.

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Retiro is a district in eastern-central . While it is dominated by the Retiro Park, it also houses 125,000 residents. This article also includes the Paseo del Arte where the city's most famous art museums are lined up.

Artificial Mountain of Buen Retiro

Latitude
40.4211° or 40° 25′ 16″ north
Longitude
-3.6805° or 3° 40′ 50″ west
Elevation
685 metres (2,247 feet)
Open location code
8CGRC8C9+CQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 618168584
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q104248079
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Artificial Mountain of Buen Retiro” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Recoletos and Ibiza.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sala de exposiciones de la Montaña Artificial and Ermita de San Pelayo y San Isidoro.

Madrid: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Sol-Letras-Lavapiés, Salamanca, Retiro-Paseo del Arte, and Chamberí-Castellana.

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