Puerta de Hierro (Madrid) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Puerta de Hierro
General information
Location	Madrid, Spain
Construction started	1751
Completed	1753

The Puerta de Hierro (which means Iron Gate in Spanish) is an old monument from the 1700s. You can find it in the northwest part of Madrid, Spain. It's located in the Moncloa area, close to the Monte de El Pardo. This gate sits on a special island of land where big roads meet. It was built in a classic style called Baroque.

What is the Puerta de Hierro?

The Puerta de Hierro is a beautiful stone gate. It was built between 1751 and 1753. This makes it over 270 years old! It's different from other famous gates in Madrid, like the Puerta de Alcala or Puerta de Toledo. Those gates are in the busy city center. But the Puerta de Hierro is on the western edge of the city.

Why was the Iron Gate built here?

This gate was built as a special entrance to the Royal Park of El Pardo. This park was a huge hunting area. Only the King and Queen of Spain and their guests were allowed to hunt there. So, the Puerta de Hierro was a grand, ceremonial way to enter this important royal hunting ground. Today, the park is protected as a natural area.

Famous Neighbors and the Area

The area around the Puerta de Hierro is quite well-known. A famous Argentine president, Juan Domingo Perón, once lived in a house nearby during his time away from Argentina. The area is also home to the Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro. This is a very famous country club.

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In Spanish: Puerta de Hierro (Madrid) para niños