Royal Palace of Aranjuez, Spain

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Year: 17 century.

The beautiful royal palace is located in the city of Aranjuez near Madrid. It was built in the 17th century. The palace remained the main country residence of the Spanish kings for a long time. It is customary to consider the palace as a whole with the surrounding park today. You can see unique historical objects while walking through the park. An exhibition of vintage boats was formed in the garden. Members of the royal family used them for river walks.

Elements of the Baroque and Rococo styles are combined in the exterior of the palace. It managed to preserve the original design of the facade after hundreds of years. The interiors of the palace are also unique. Almost all of its halls are available for guided tours today. The Porcelain Room is of particular interest. Beautiful royal porcelain was used to decorate its walls. The Hall of Mirrors is also preserved in the palace. Part of its premises is converted into a museum called "Palace Life".

A rich collection of ancient works of art and royal relics is kept in the royal residence. It will be interesting to see the farmer's house in the garden in addition to the old boats. A unique island garden is located here. It was formed on an artificially created island. There are a huge number of fountains and sculptural compositions, picturesque alleys, and gazebos in the park. The palace and park complex is always characterized by a calm and peaceful atmosphere despite the numerous visitors.

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Supermarket: 'Unimaxtres SA' in 0.68 km

Parking: 'Parking Valeras' in 0.39 km

Apotheek: 'Farmacia Terol Díez (Aranjuez)' in 0.64 km

Police station: 'National Police of Aranjuez' in 1.06 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurante La Ribereña' in 0.19 km

Railway station: 'Aranjuez' in 0.63 km

Nearest airports:
» Barajas Airport MAD - in 48 km

» Madrid-Torrejon Airport TOJ - in 51 km

» Matacan Airport SLM - in 188 km

» Los Llanos Airport ABC - in 192 km

» Valladolid Airport VLL - in 212 km

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Hostal Real Aranjuez

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El Cocheron 1919

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Barceló Aranjuez

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Hotel La Parada

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