Parque Municipal O´Donnell, Alcalá de Henares

Name: Parque Municipal O´Donnell
Address: Alcalá de Henares, Spain

#14 among attractions in Alcalá de Henares

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O'Donnell Park is a municipal park located in Alcalá de Henares that was inaugurated in 1898. Since 1965 it was used as a fairground for the local Fairs and Festivals. It is popularly known as "Parque de los Patos", because until 2006 it had a children's area with a pond for ducks, pigeons and other birds. It currently houses a municipal swimming pool of the same name, and is one of the green lungs of the city.

Coordinates: 40°29'7"N, 3°22'17"W

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Alcalá de Henares Spain

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Parque Municipal O´Donnell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares, Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares Cathedral, Archaeological Museum.

~1040 ftS
Palace, Gothic architecture, Eclectic architecture
Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares
6 min walk • The Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares, situated in the historic city of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, is a monument steeped in history and architectural beauty. This grand edifice has served various roles throughout the centuries, from a bishop's residence to a...
~1460 ftS
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares
8 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Alcalá de Henares, Spain, the Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre (Open-Air Sculpture Museum) presents a unique cultural experience for art enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. This outdoor sculpture museum, featuring an array of modern...
~1890 ftS
University and Historic Precinct
Alcalá de Henares Cathedral, Alcalá de Henares
10 min walk • The Cathedral of St Justus and St Pastor in Alcalá de Henares is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1904. The Carrillo archbishop, elevated the church to the rank of collegiate church.
~1070 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Archaeological Museum, Alcalá de Henares
6 min walk • The Regional Archaeological Museum or Archaeological Museum of the Community of Madrid is an archaeological museum in Alcalá de Henares, Spain, dependent on the regional administration of the Community of Madrid.
0.4 miNE
Palace, Historical place
Palace of Laredo, Alcalá de Henares
11 min walk • The Palace Laredo is a palace located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1975.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Baroque architecture
Corral de comedias de Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares
11 min walk • Corral de Comedias de Alcalá de Henares in Alcalá de Henares, Community of Madrid, Spain, is one of the oldest preserved theatres in Europe. Built in 1601-02 and designed to mirror the Corral de la Cruz in Madrid, the architect was Francisco Sánchez.
0.5 miSE
Universities and schools
University of Alcalá, Alcalá de Henares
13 min walk • The University of Alcalá is a public university located in Alcalá de Henares, a city 35 km northeast of Madrid in Spain and also the third-largest city of the region. It was founded in 1293 as a Studium Generale for the public, and was refounded in 1977.
0.5 miE
Baroque architecture, Park
Hermitage of San Isidro, Alcalá de Henares
14 min walk • The Hermitage of San Isidro is a hermitage located in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1995.
~1770 ftS
Palace
Palacio Arzobispal, Alcalá de Henares
9 min walk • The Palacio Arzobispal is the residence of the Archbishop of Manila located in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines. The Episcopal Palace of the Archdiocese of Manila was established as one of the five episcopal palaces in the Philippines.
~1450 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes, Alcalá de Henares
8 min walk • The Cervantes Birthplace Museum is located in Alcalá de Henares, in a building that reconstructs the building where, according to the studies of the historian Luis Astrana Marín, the writer Miguel de Cervantes was born.
0.6 miNW
Church
San Juan de Ávila, Alcalá de Henares
16 min walk • The Church of Saint John of Ávila is a Roman Catholic parish church located in a modern neighbourhood of Alcalá de Henares, Spain. The current temple was built in brickwork by Uruguayan engineer-architect Eladio Dieste; the dimensions of walls and roofs are very slim, thanks to reinforced ceramics. It is dedicated to saint John of Ávila.

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Which popular attractions are close to Parque Municipal O´Donnell?

Nearby attractions include Archbishop's Palace of Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares (6 min walk), Archaeological Museum, Alcalá de Henares (6 min walk), Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes, Alcalá de Henares (8 min walk), Museo de Escultura al Aire Libre de Alcalá de Henares, Alcalá de Henares (8 min walk).

How to get to Parque Municipal O´Donnell by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parque Municipal O´Donnell:

Bus

Cánovas del Castillo-Pza. Sagasta • Lines: 7 (9 min walk)
Intercambiador (10 min walk)

Train

Alcalá de Henares (10 min walk)
La Garena (31 min walk)