Description of the attraction
Atocha is the largest train station in Madrid, the old building of which was built in 1851 according to the decree of Queen Isabella II. The first building of the railway station was destroyed as a result of a fire that took place here. In 1892, a new station building was erected on this site according to the project of the architect Alberto de Palacio. The famous Madrid train station owes its name to the earlier and later demolished Atocha gate.
In addition to being an important railway junction connecting many cities in Spain to the east, west and south of Madrid, the station is also an extremely interesting and beautiful place. People arriving by train to Madrid are lucky to visit one of the most beautiful train stations in the world, the building of which looks more like an amazing garden. Inside the station building, on an area of almost 4 thousand square meters. m. there is a huge magnificent greenhouse, more reminiscent of a real park, the number of plants in which reaches 7 thousand. A large number of tropical plants of various types, huge ferns, beautifully trimmed shrubs grow here. Mosaic paths laid in the garden and cozy benches placed on them are conducive to walks and relaxation. There is also a beautiful small pond surrounded by stones, on which a large number of turtles bask. Nimble, bright fish flicker in the crystal water.
At the end of the working week, retail outlets start working at the station, where you can buy various souvenirs.
