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Uploaded: 07/15/11 12:10 AM GMT
The Retiro
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Situated behind the Prado museum, it is the most popular and widely visited park in Madrid. The Retiro was originally built for the Spanish king Phillip IV and was opened to the general public in the 1800's. Among the park's numerous statues, there is one to the 'Angel Caido' - said to be the only statue in the world dedicated to a fallen angel.

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.Nikoneer68
07/15/11 4:35 PM GMT
Really well done photograph.
Thanks for sharing.
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.ReesesCup
07/16/11 11:10 PM GMT
Beautiful shot! :)
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::allisontaylor
07/17/11 10:50 AM GMT
Very nicely composed. Interesting narrative as well. I think it might be interesting to highlight some of the statues individually as well. Colors, details are very good.
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.Fergus
07/25/11 1:10 PM GMT
I been in Madrid many times but always going in work and never had opportunity to visited the Retiro Park. Your photo is very good, great work
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