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Fuente de la Alcachofa (Magnificent fountain)

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Fuente de la Alcachofa (Magnificent fountain)

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Fuente de la Alcachofa (Magnificent fountain)

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Location: Madrid, Spain

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1. Puerta de Alcalá – Retiro Park (Madrid) loop from Conde de Casal

9.83km

02:36

90m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Puerta del Sol Square – Palacio de Cibeles loop from Sol

5.92km

01:36

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Paseo de las Estatuas – Puerta de Alcalá loop from Lista

8.20km

02:10

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

October 30, 2021

Initially located in the Atocha roundabout, the Artichoke fountain became very popular among travelers arriving in Madrid by train as it was one of the first monuments to see when leaving the station.
Made of granite and white stone, its construction is part of Ventura Rodríguez's project to beautify the Salón del Prado during the reign of Carlos III. Because it hindered traffic, in 1880 it was ordered to be moved to the Plaza de Honduras del Retiro, attached to the Fuente de los Galápagos or Fuente de Isabel II and next to the Pond.

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David Howells

February 4, 2023

Quaint fountain in Retiro park. Our Javier has more than done it justice with his description so I won’t bore anyone!

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Fuente de la Alcachofa (Magnificent fountain)

1. Puerta de Alcalá – Retiro Park (Madrid) loop from Conde de Casal

2. Puerta del Sol Square – Palacio de Cibeles loop from Sol

3. Paseo de las Estatuas – Puerta de Alcalá loop from Lista

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