This was built in 1887 and is predominately glass - a real sight and worth exploring Retiro Park to find. It also features some nice ceramic tiles around the brick base. Inside it was full of tourists and not much else.

We were fortunate when we visited as there was an exhibition of Nairy Baghramian's Breathing Spell [Un Respiro] on display which was different but interesting, although not to everyone's taste judging by some of the comments. The Palacio de Cristal is in the lovely Parque...More

Situated in the Retiro park this landmark attracts many visitors since the end of the 19th century. The building itself is nice if you want to take some special pictures ... but... inside there isn't much to see right now (Febr.19), the name of the...More

A must visit in Madrid. It’s so beautiful and seeing it on a sunny day makes it even more beautiful. A fraction of the size of Crystal Palace in the Uk which it is based on, it’s worth seeing.

What an amazing building of windows. If you love windows, this was made for you. Being ambivalent to these, I was bored out of my mind. The ducks outside are cool, and watching the people thinking it was an amazing place gave me a great...More

The Palacio De Cristal is a glass structure located in Retiro Park, its a great to walk around and when I went there was an art exhibition inside. The palace offers great views of the park as well. Also there are free public toilets inside...More

A walk through the parco del Retiro is not complete without a stop at the palacio de cristal. Once a greenhouse it is now used as an art gallery housing periodic exhibits.