The Buen Retiro Park in the center of Madrid is one of the largest parks in Madrid and belonged to the Spanish Monarchy from about 1505 until the late 19th century when it became a public park. map
The Great Pond was created in the 1630s along with much of the park layout.
This Monument to King Alfonso XII was designed by architect José Grases Riera in 1902 and was completed and inaugurated on June 6, 1922.
In the center is the bronze equestrian statue of King Alfonso XII, then three statues representing Peace, Freedom and Progress. Below them at the top of the steps are four stone lions, and at the bottom of the steps on the water’s edge are four bronze mermaids.
Retiro Park Fish mermaid
Mermaid at Monumento a Alfonso XII. Photo by Luis Garcia.
Retiro Park Lobster mermaid
Retiro Park Conch mermaid.
See all the details on the Retiro Park Mermaids page.
