Jardines de las Vistillas

These gardens are a semi-hidden jewel in the middle of historic Madrid. They offer an incredible view of the city during the day as well as at night. It was first created in the 18th century by a Roman Marques, and then redesigned in the neo-classical style at the beginning of the 20th century. The statue in the center is called La Violetera because it represents the famous Argentinian star, Celia Gámez. During Spain’s Civil War, the gardens were heavily bombarded by the Nationalists, but soldiers here took shelter in a Republican bunker. Today these gardens are considered to be some of the greenest, literally greenest, gardens in Madrid!