Bosque del Recuerdo

Bosque del Recuerdo, Madrid (Monuments) — Fig. 01Bosque del Recuerdo© Mr. Tickle · CC BY 2.5

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About Bosque del Recuerdo

The Bosque del Recuerdo is a quiet memorial in Madrid's Buen Retiro Park that honors the victims of the terrorist attacks of March 11, 2004. A "living monument," it consists of 192 trees, including cypresses and olive trees, surrounded by a channel of water. Each tree represents one person killed, while the water stands for life. The memorial was dedicated in 2005 by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, with music played in place of speeches. Notably, there are no signs at the site explaining its meaning, which makes it a place for quiet reflection.

Based on the article “Wald der Erinnerung (Madrid)” from the German Wikipedia, summarized and rephrased by a language modelLicense CC BY-SA 4.0

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At a glance

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Address: C. de Alfonso XII, 48
28014 Madrid, Spain
District: Retiro
Phone: +34915233760
Website: da.wikipedia.org
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Coordinates: 40.41209° N · -3.68715° E
Data quality: confidence 0.86
Identifier: ID 21a5af44-7bb…

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Location & surroundings

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FAQ about Bosque del Recuerdo

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What is the Bosque del Recuerdo in Madrid?

The Bosque del Recuerdo is a memorial in Buen Retiro Park in Madrid that honors the victims of the terrorist attacks of March 11, 2004. The site is located in the Retiro neighborhood at C. de Alfonso XII, 48. It is considered a "living monument" because it is made not of stone, but of trees and water.

What do the trees and water in the Bosque del Recuerdo mean?

In the Bosque del Recuerdo in Madrid, each of the 192 trees stands for a person who was killed in the attacks of March 11, 2004. The trees include cypresses and olive trees, among others. They are surrounded by a stream of water that symbolizes life.

Are there information boards at the Bosque del Recuerdo explaining the significance of the site?

No, at the Bosque del Recuerdo in Madrid's Retiro Park you won't find any signs on site explaining its significance. This makes the memorial a deliberately quiet place for reflection. This restraint already shaped the dedication in 2005 by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, which had no speeches and featured music instead.

What can you see around the Bosque del Recuerdo in Madrid?

Around the Bosque del Recuerdo in Madrid's Retiro neighborhood, several well-known sights are within walking distance. travelguide195 lists the Museo Nacional del Prado about 460 meters away, the Casón del Buen Retiro art museum about 410 meters away, and the Palacio de Cristal about 490 meters away, among others. In Retiro Park you'll also find the Fuente del Ángel Caído about 410 meters away and the Puerta del Ángel about 290 meters away.

Are there restaurants and tours near the Bosque del Recuerdo?

Yes, travelguide195 lists around 12 restaurants within 500 meters of the Bosque del Recuerdo in Madrid. The memorial is also part of the tours "Madrid Through the Centuries: From the Moorish Wall to the Memorial Forest" and "Culinary Madrid: From Jamón to Cocktails."

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