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Alcalá Gate

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  • Retiro Park
  • Cibeles Fountain

 

 
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   Commissioned by Carlos III to the  architect  Francisco Sabatini. It was inaugurated It was built in 1778, replacing another previous door that marked the way to Alcalá. from Henares. Carved in granite and limestone, it has the shape of an Arc de Triomphe with 5 openings instead of the usual 3 and the facades show different decorations. In 1976 it was declared a National Monument. El Retiro Park is located in its northwest corner.

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   It is one of the old royal entrance gates to the city. Inaugurated in 1778 during the reign of  Charles III. It receives its name from being located on the road that led to  Alcalá from Henares.

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