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HIGH NOON
in the city
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PARQUE DEL BUEN RE TIRO, MADRID
On an area stretching 1.4 square kilometres right in
the heart of the Spanish capital on the former palace
grounds is Buen Retiro park (beautiful sanctuary).
The 15,000 or so trees and the breathtaking gardens
are not just a paradise for botanists. Residents of
Madrid and tourists alike appreciate the wide range
of cultural, leisure and sporting activities. With its
glass palaces, pavilions, sculptures, fountains, cafés
and large lake with rowboat rental, Buen Retiro is the
perfect place for an extended lunch break.
HIGH LINE PARK ,
NEW YORK CIT Y
The former elevated
railway route has been
a place of attraction
for both New Yorkers
and tourists since its
completion in 2009.
The High Line is a
2.3-kilometre-long
park that winds like a
green river through the
meatpacking district in
Manhattan – ten metres
above the streets, alter-
nating between diverse
vegetation and urban
areas. The old railway
tracks and wooden
beams can be seen all
over the park. Secluded
corners, layered terraces,
works of art and lots of
benches make this the
ideal place for lunch.
by WMF
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