UNESCO grants world heritage status to Madrid's Paseo del Prado and Retiro park
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MADRID - UNESCO added Madrid's historic Paseo del Prado boulevard and Retiro park to its list of world heritage sites on Sunday.
The tree-lined Paseo del Prado, in the centre of the Spanish capital, is home to the Prado museum, while Retiro Park, just off the Paseo del Prado, is one of the city's most visited attractions. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was quick to celebrate the news, tweeting "Deserved recognition for a space in the capital that enhances our historic, artistic and cultural legacy".More Related News