Campo del Moro is a garden located in Madrid (Community of Madrid, Spain). Declared of historical-artistic interest in 1931, it covers an area of about twenty hectares (200,266 m²), extending from east to west from the western façade of the Royal Palace to the Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto.
From north to south, its boundaries are defined by the Cuesta de San Vicente (northern side) and the Cuesta de la Vega and the Parque de Atenas (southern side).
The gardens are characterised by the steep slope caused by the ravine between the palace and the banks of the Manzanares River.
They were designed in 1844 by the architect Narciso Pascual y Colomer, who designed a formalistic complex, although the landscaping work could not be carried out until the end of the 19th century.
However, today it is one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Spanish capital. It is named after a 12th century episode in which the Muslim general Ali Ben Yusuf wanted to reconquer Madrid with the death of King Alfonso VI of León and Castile by attacking the Fortress from the banks of the Manzanares River. The Muslim troops occupied this space to settle during the confrontation.
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