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The play of light on the lake is fascinating

The Great Pond of Buen Retiro is an artificial body of water located in Retiro Park, Madrid. Created in the first half of the 17th century, it is one of the park's most prominent landscape features. On its banks stands the Monument to Alfonso XII, a perfect spot to enjoy a sunny day in Madrid.

The sculpture, located in El Retiro Park, is the work of Ricardo Bellver, who sculpted it in 1878 for the Universal Exhibition in Paris that same year. It was later acquired by the Madrid City Council, which commissioned the architect Francisco Jareño to design a pedestal. This was made of granite, bronze and stone, adopting the structure of a fountain with a wide basin. The complex was officially inaugurated in 1885.

One - but definitely not the only - biblical basis for the fall of the fallen angel (dragon, devil, Satan, Lucifer ...) into hell can be found in the 12th chapter of the Book of Revelation, the so-called "Apocalypse": "Then there was war in heaven; Michael and his angels rose up to fight with the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought, but they did not stand firm, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil or Satan, who deceives the whole world. The dragon was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." (Rev 12:7-9, New Rev 12:7-9)

It is often said that Madrid is the only city in the world with a monument to the Devil. It is, in fact, a fountain representing the Fallen Angel at the moment of his expulsion from Paradise. The sculpture, located in El Retiro Park, is the work of Ricardo Bellver, who sculpted it in 1878 for the Universal Exhibition in Paris that same year. It was later acquired by the Madrid City Council, which commissioned the architect Francisco Jareño to design a pedestal. This was made of granite, bronze and stone, adopting the structure of a fountain with a wide basin. The complex was officially inaugurated in 1885.

The Alcachofa Fountain is a monumental fountain in Madrid (Spain) built in the last third of the 18th century and installed in front of the old Puerta de Atocha, from where it was moved in 1880 to the Buen Retiro Gardens. There is also a bronze replica in Madrid that was placed in the Atocha roundabout in 1986. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuente_de_la_Alcachofa

monumental of Madrid, Spain. It was built in the last third of the 18th century and installed in front of the old Puerta de Atocha. Later, in 1880, it was moved to the Buen Retiro Gardens. This fountain is also known as the Fountain of Triton and the Nereid due to the mythological figures that decorate it. The design of the fountain, by architect Ventura Rodríguez, combines neoclassical elements with baroque influences. In the first body of the fountain, you will find a merman and a nereid holding the coat of arms of Madrid. The second body rests on a cup with putti surrounding the column and an artichoke on top, symbolizing fertility or its medicinal properties. An artistic gem to admire! 😊

Retiro Park in Madrid is a green oasis in the heart of the city. With 125 hectares and more than 15,000 trees, this park is a haven of tranquility and beauty. Estanque Grande: Offers activities such as boat rides and canoeing. Velázquez Palace and Crystal Palace: Both are used as exhibition halls of the Reina Sofía Museum. The Crystal Palace is an outstanding example of iron architecture in Spain. Monument to Alfonso XII: Offers panoramic views of the city. If you have the opportunity, I recommend visiting this beautiful park and enjoying its natural and cultural charm. 🌳🌸🏛️