The Casita del Pescador of the Parque del Buen Retiro of Madrid !!!

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I like to tell you about a folie in the Parque del Buen Retiro of my dear Madrid, I found me more pictures in my cd rom vault and others in older posts to do just one on the Casita del Pescador ! The sights are endless in my Madrid to heaven and a hole in the sky to look down on it everyday ! I have written on many aspects of the Retiro Park in my blog as it is the essence and lungs of Madrid, rich history and memories of youth. I lived not far from it, and used to walk its alleys and greens all over as a youth, then as an adult came to it on every trip to Madrid as if doing a pilgrimage  to a sacred place. It is for me always will be Retiro, my park. And,yes even if came on a business trip, I went here like a pilgrim! Therefore, let me tell you a bit on the Casita del Pescador of the Parque del Buen Retiro of Madrid !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I

The Casita del Pescador del Buen Retiro or the Fisherman’s Cottage in Buen Retiro Park is one of the small, romantic buildings commissioned by King Fernando VII in Retiro Park for the exclusive use of the monarchy. It is surrounded by a pond and forms a private garden and relaxation area. It currently houses an information point for Retiro Park (tourist info kiosk). It is at Paseo de Fernán Núñez, with outside closest streets on the corner of Calle de O’Donnel and Avenida Menendez Pelayo.

The Fisherman’s Cottage near the artificial mountain, was begun in 1817 built with plastered brick walls, with central openings with niches adorned with Pompeian moldings, and topped with an attic roofed with zinc sheets. It is a small house of square shape and two levels with roof in zinc and water spouts ;of the original royal properties still standing there The whole building resembles a Madrid building from the Habsburg era. It is surrounded by a small pond where the king apparently fished. The building is located on a platform in the middle of a pond surrounded by a metal fence, installed after the Spanish Civil War to replace the previous wooden structure. It is one of the few remaining examples of the constructions that adorned the private gardens of royalty, when Retiro Park belonged to the Crown.

Nestled in the vast and lush Retiro Park, the Casita del Pescador is a charming and historically significant structure that transports visitors to the early 19C, this picturesque retreat embodies the Romantic ideals of the time. As part of a broader initiative to enhance the park’s aesthetic appeal, the Casita del Pescador was designed to mimic a small fisherman’s cottage, with its rustic stone walls and thatched roof, all set against a backdrop of tranquil pools and lush vegetation. The Casita del Pescador is not only a testament to the architectural and cultural trends of its time, but also an iconic landmark of Retiro Park. It reflects the growing appreciation of nature and pastoral simplicity that marked the Romantic period. Over the years, this cottage served as a serene refuge for the royal family and their guests, playing a crucial role in transforming Retiro Park into a public space for leisure and relaxation. Today, Casita del Pescador continues to captivate visitors with its historic charm and picturesque settings.

The Madrid tourist office on the Retiro park:  https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/parque-del-retiro

The city of Madrid cultural and landscapes site on the Casita del Pescador (sorry long link) : https://patrimonioypaisaje.madrid.es/portales/monumenta/es/Monumentos/Monumentos-urbanos/Casa-del-Pescador-del-Retiro/?vgnextfmt=default&vgnextoid=81e8091d1b9c4510091d1b9c45102e085a0aRCRD&vgnextchannel=8fac3cb702aa4510VgnVCM1000008a4a900aRCRD

The regional Comunidad de Madrid tourist office on the Retiro:  https://www.visitmadrid.es/donde-ir/descubre-destinos-madrid/madrid-capital-espana/paisaje-luz-recorrido-paseo-arte-parque

There you go folks, fully enjoy it with plenty of time, and for the whole family day or more adulthood nights; the Parque del Buen Retiro is Madrid! So much to see in it, and the Casita del Pescador is a wonderful romantic spot to visit, worth the stop by me think, Again, hope you have enjoy the post on the Casita del Pescador of the Parque del Buen Retiro of Madrid !!! as I

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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Published by pedmar10

I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

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