This is actually one of the things in Madrid that I definitely saw when I was researching here during the summer of 2008, but I was incredibly happy to go back and see it with Aubs.
It's just so pretty and crystally and French belle epoque-y!
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Spain was kind of in love with the French belle epoque style of architecture (think lots of wrought iron and glass), but the only two buildings in Madrid that remain that really reflect this love affair are the Crystal Palace in the Parque del Retiro and the Mercado San Miguel.
This day and age, the Crystal Palace is either left vacant or is used for art and cultural exhibitions. This time, there was a cultural exhibit, but it was super-weird and I didn't want to take any pictures of it. So all you get is the lovely one above.
It's just so pretty and crystally and French belle epoque-y!
Late 19th/Early 20th Century Spain was kind of in love with the French belle epoque style of architecture (think lots of wrought iron and glass), but the only two buildings in Madrid that remain that really reflect this love affair are the Crystal Palace in the Parque del Retiro and the Mercado San Miguel.
This day and age, the Crystal Palace is either left vacant or is used for art and cultural exhibitions. This time, there was a cultural exhibit, but it was super-weird and I didn't want to take any pictures of it. So all you get is the lovely one above.
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