The construction of the lake began in the 16th century along with the Paseo del Prado. A century later, King Philip IV added the Buen Retiro park to the equation. In the 18th century, the area was beautified and scientific facilities were built.
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Title: Lake of the Buen Retiro
Creator: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Date Created: 2021
Rights: MaxPixel.net
Location: Spain
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)(vi)
Date of Inscription: 2021
Category of Site: Cultural site
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