The El Capricho bunker reopens its doors
the park of Caprice It hides much more than trees, bucolic corners and romantic monuments, and from April 26, discovering it will be possible. Stroll through the bowels of your bunker, that reopens its doors to the public, is to immerse yourself fully in the history of Spain .
This green lung of Madrid, located in Alameda de Osuna , on the northeast outskirts of the city, can boast of being **one of the most beautiful parks in Madrid**. It was created in 1784 for the Dukes of Osuna , especially by the duchess, who ordered the construction of the orchard.
2,000 square meters of the underground complex
Next to his palace and among temples, hermitages, fountains, small squares, what can now be considered **one of the best preserved bunkers in Europe** was excavated.
This hidden treasure of Madrid was built around the year 1937 , counting on nothing more and nothing less than 2,000 square meters and located at 15 meters underground.
The space, in which the General Headquarters of the Republican Army of the Center was housed, has seven rectangular outbuildings -four to the right and three to the left-, four exits to the outside and an escape gallery to the street that crosses, underground, the Palace of the Dukes of Osuna.
Discover this hidden treasure of Madrid
Why was this enclave of the capital chosen? Due to its location, away from the war front , its leafy vegetation (perfect for camouflage) and its good communications.
To get your ticket, you just have to request it Friday from 12:00 p.m. via this link . Yes, advice: don't take too long , last year the list of visitors was completed almost instantly.
Palace of the Dukes of Osuna
The guided tour -of 20 people per group and free- will last half an hour from May 4 to October 27 , on Saturdays or Sundays between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. . Do not miss it!