Parque de El Capricho

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Paseo de la Alameda de Osuna, 29, 28042 Madrid, Spain

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N40° 27' 21.96" W3° 35' 55.32"   (40.4561, -3.5987) Start navigation »

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The Parque de El Capricho is a park in Madrid. The name means "the folly" in Spanish. It was created by María Josefa Pimentel, Duchess of Osuna (1752-1834) on her estate at Alameda de Osuna, which was then outside the city of Madrid. It is landscaped in eighteenth-century style with formal and naturalistic features.
It is recognised as one of the most beautiful parks in the city.The landscape design shows some English influence. Characteristically of continental gardens in the English style, there are a number of "eye-catchers" such as a hermit's house. Other features include a lake and a maze.

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