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The mansion's former name was El Retiro, and it has been restored to its 1930s appearance. The El Retiro name is the one used for the estate as of 2023. Bok Tower Gardens hosts several events at the mansion during the year. The estate was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in December 1985. [15]
El Retiro can refer to: Parque del Buen Retiro, a park in Madrid, Spain Retiro (Madrid Metro), a station on Line 2; El Retiro (Lake Wales, Florida): a former estate in Lake Wales, Florida, United States; El Retiro, Coahuila, a town in Mexico; El Retiro, Coclé, Panama
A carillonneur is the individual that plays this instrument. The Bok Tower was created in 1929, along with magnificent gardens and its unique Singing Tower carillon. Edward W. Bok was the founder of the Bok Tower and its gardens, which was originally intended as a bird sanctuary. The Anton Brees library was created later and for a number of ...
El Retiro (also known as Encierro and as Pinewood Estate) is a historic site in Lake Wales, Florida.It is located at 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853. The 12,900 square foot house was designed by architect Charles R. Wait for the original owner, Charles Austin Buck, a Bethlehem Steel executive.
The park is enjoyed by "madrilenos" and tourists alike. "This is a beautiful park, particularly for couples, it's very romantic," said Flora Werner, a 28-year-old Londoner visiting with her boyfriend.
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The park is located at the edge of the city centre, near both the Puerta de Alcalá and the Museo del Prado, and covers 1.4 km 2 (350 acres). It has gardens, monuments, galleries, an artificial lake, and event-hosting venues. In 2021, Buen Retiro Park became part of a combined UNESCO World Heritage Site that also includes Paseo del Prado. [1]