8 Sights in Aranjuez, Spain (with Map and Images)
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List of cities in Spain Sightseeing Tours in Aranjuez1. Cuarteles de las reales guardias españolas y valonas
The barracks of the Spanish and Walloon Royal Guards are two neoclassical buildings, almost identical, built at the ruins of the Royal Aranjues, south of Madrid, by French architect jaime marquet between 1770 and 1772. Its role is to accommodate the Royal Guards of the Royal Guards, who are the protagonists of Royal Day, and the parade is designed to promote the strength of the absolute monarchy of the people of the Plains. These two buildings are located on both sides of the central axis of the staff that originally formed the star beam. This is a garden at the foot of the main facade of aranjuez Palace, which is the venue of these parades. It is currently in a regrettable state of protection.
Wikipedia: Cuarteles de las reales guardias españolas y valonas de Aranjuez (ES)
2. Jardín del Rey
The King's Garden is a historic garden located next to the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, Spain. Made in the second half of the sixteenth century, its composition mixes the Hispano-Muslim heritage and Italian Renaissance influences, and is one of the few examples of Renaissance landscaping in Spain. Since 1931 it has been an Asset of Cultural Interest and since 2001 it has been a World Heritage Site as part of the declaration of Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez.
3. Casa del Labrador
The Casa del Labrador is a neoclassical palace in Aranjuez, Spain. The name means "house of the farm labourer", and was borrowed from an earlier building on the site, although the new building was intended for royal use. It was designed to complement the Royal Palace, providing a place for the royal family to spend the day without some of the customary restrictions of court life.
4. Jardín de Isabel II
The Garden of Isabel II is a historic garden located next to the Plaza de San Antonio, in Aranjuez. It was the first landscaped space for public use in the city and possibly one of the first of its kind in Spain. Since 1931 it has been an Asset of Cultural Interest and since 2001 it has been a World Heritage Site as part of the declaration of Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez.
5. Jardín de la Isla
The Garden of the Island is a historic garden located north of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. It is one of the main gardening works of the Spanish Renaissance next to the Casa de Campo in Madrid. Since 1931 it has been an Asset of Cultural Interest and since 2001 it has been a World Heritage Site as part of the declaration of Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez.
6. Jardín del Parterre
Flower Bed Garden is a garden with a long history, adjacent to Lanjuez Palace. It is one of the few examples of Spanish classic French gardening. It has been of cultural significance since 1931 and has been a World Heritage site since 2001 as part of the aranjuez Declaration on Cultural Landscapes.
7. Jardín de la Reina
The Queen's Garden is a historic garden located next to the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Since 1931 it has been an Asset of Cultural Interest and since 2001 it has been a World Heritage Site as part of the declaration of Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez.
8. Iglesia de San Antonio
The Church of San Antonio is a church located in Aranjuez, in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within Aranjuez Cultural Landscape in 2003.
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