The formal gardens between the Royal Palace and the Teatro Real, conceived under Joseph Bonaparte. At the centre stands Pietro Tacca's equestrian statue of Felipe IV (1640), the rearing horse balanced following calculations by Galileo, ringed by statues of Spanish kings once meant for the palace roofline.
- Address
- Plaza de Oriente / Calle de Bailén 17, 28013 Madrid
- Hours
- Open-air square, always accessible
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 20 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Go late afternoon when the palace façade turns gold.