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RobertRobert
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Although my most recent visit was in early January, which is not the ideal time to visit a garden in Madrid, the visit was still very enjoyable. For the 4 euro entrance fee we were able to 1.) walk the garden and see many different types of trees, shrubs, plants, as well as 2.) visit the special exhibit in the pavilion, which at this time was costumes/design by Cristobal Balenciaga, related to an upcoming Disney Plus special; 3.) Visit the few indoor greenhouses with sub tropical and tropical plants; and 4.) Visit the bonsai garden/ terrace. All worth the entrance fee, which means it would have been even better value if it were Spring or summer time with the plants flowering. Recommend to Madrid visitors that have not visited it yet, or to locals to experience the new additions or special exhibits.
John D'AmicoJohn D'Amico
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I wanted to share my experience from my recent visit to Jardín Botánico Madrid today. Overall, it was a nice day with super warm weather reaching 25 degrees. We had purchased our tickets online as recommended, however, upon arrival, we encountered some confusion with the entrance process. The lineup took around 30 minutes, but there was no clear signage indicating that it was only for those needing to purchase tickets on-site. When we reached the ticket seller, he quickly directed us to proceed, explaining that the line was for those making payments there. Unfortunately, we did not receive a map like others did. While the park itself is beautiful, we did encounter some issues. One of the washrooms was closed, and the other one had a long line. However, the washroom we used was clean. Additionally, we found that there were no open cafeterias or souvenir shops during our visit. The highlight of our visit was the bonsái exhibition, which we found to be particularly impressive. It was a good opportunity for a leisurely walk, but overall, the lack of amenities and some logistical challenges left us feeling less than impressed with the park.
Marce TMarce T
00
A bit of a hot day during our visit, but the garden does have quite a few shaded pads. There is a small exhibition hall, where they had some interesting photographs and other artworks on display. I assume these rotate from time to time. There are a couple of the original greenhouses, which have tropical Flora and other beautiful plants on display. There is a large section of bonsai trees, not the best I’ve seen since I have been to Japan many times, but it was nice to see these being tended carefully in Madrid. Definitely worth a stop on your itinerary if you have a few days in Madrid. The park/garden is quite spacious so dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes.
ESB NYCESB NYC
00
This place is a botanists delight, showcasing a huge array of plants from around the globe in beautifully landscaped gardens. A walk through the greenhouse takes you on a trip from the arid deserts of the world to the tropical rainforests, and if you time it right, you get to see all the orchids in bloom. Entrance is €6 if you want to see the art exhibitions, otherwise €4 for adults and €2 for kids under 12. Teachers enter for free on presentation of a pay slip or teacher's card. One word of advice: bring your own drinks as the café is way overpriced, charging €4.50 for a small glass or beer, not to mention the exhorbatant prices of snacks.
Linton NightingaleLinton Nightingale
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Great garden, with wonderful greenhouses for exotic plants and a bonsai garden worth visiting. But I took a star off for poor staffing - mid-day Monday and the north entrance is closed because guards are on smoking break, as a line forms for 20 minutes. Some guards just stand around, the ticket booth people are sitting in there. This is the worst run botanical garden entrance I’ve seen - who shuts down a massive tourist site with one entrance because the guards go on break? Ultimately the managers are responsible. The garden itself is lovely- just poorly managed at the entrance, and I’m in a rush.
Arun RaoArun Rao
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Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid is an 8 hectares botanical garden in Madrid. The public entrance is located at Plaza de Murillo, next to the Prado Museum.
attractions: El Retiro Park, Museo Nacional del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Cibeles Fountain, Palacio de Cristal, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Great Pond of El Retiro, Círculo de Bellas Artes, CaixaForum Madrid, Neptune Fountain, restaurants: Bar El Brillante, Restaurante Casa Suecia, Calle 365 l Discoteca Madrid, La Cabaña Argentina, Azotea del Círculo, Tapa Tapa Santa Ana, Azotea Cibeles, Taberna El Sur, Lateral, Goiko Grill
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