Palace of Aranjuez


The Royal Palace of Aranjuez (Palacio Real de Aranjuez) is a magnificent Spanish royal palace south of Madrid and made up of a blend of styles between the Baroque and Renaissance Art. It was King Philip II who commissioned the building of Aranjuez Palace in the 16th century, with plans drawn up by Juan Herrera, also the architect of El Escorial. Yet work would continue through to the reign of Charles III, under whom the Royal Palace of Aranjuez was completed in the 18th century. Indeed it is the latter work which is most evident today.

This photo was taken in the gardens of the Palace,          This Photo was taken in the entry of the
 that are the hugest gardens of Spain. Near this palace     palace.
crossed the Tajo river and there is all kind of flora           We can see a lot of classic elements such as:
 and fauna.                                                                          Circular and triangular pediments, ronde-
                                                                                            bosse sculptures and half point arch.

    Sofía Díaz 2ºB