Royal Palace of Aranjuez, Community of Madrid, Spain
4.5 (2.327 reviews) Spent Ranking #2 in Aranjuez Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
Excellent Visit
We booked easily via the Patrimonio website and chose the first visit slot of 10am as we were staying at the NH hotel just opposite. By being the first people in on the day, there were no crowds ahead of us, so it enabled us to see everything easily. It was not a guided tour, but each room had an information board in Spanish and English to read. There were some magnificent rooms, our favourites being the ornate Arab room and the amazing porcelain room.
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Plaza De Las Parejas, 28300 Aranjuez Spain
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Website
http://www.patrimonionacional.es/
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5A Midlife Adventure 5:00 PM Mar 16, 2023
Beautiful palace, shame no photos are allowed
We bought our tickets in advance and an audio guide for myself and so entry was straight forward on this fairly sunny Saturday. The tour begins in the hallway with its grand central staircase over which hangs a chandelier of gilt bronze and crystal. This is merely the starting point of what is to come as you follow the designated route through both the King's and Queen's various chambers with all they have to offer. Alas you are not allowed to take photos! My two personal favourite rooms were the Moorish room or Salon Arabe which was made for Queen Isabel II between 1847 and 1851 and is decorated throughout with a Moorish style similar to that seen in the Alhambra Palace in Granada. The room was used as a smoking room mainly for men. The decoration of the walls being made of brightly coloured plaster work. Secondly the Salon de Porcelana which was created by Charles III. The walls and ceilings are completely lined by plaques, attached to timber walls by screws, of white porcelain and reliefs with motifs of fruits, flowers, monkeys, vases, birds and dragons. The floor is marble and 8 large mirrors against the walls multiply the effect of the decorations.
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5Beatriz M 5:00 PM May 11, 2021
Pay the entrance ticket
Definetly worth a visit, we paid 2 euro as student and 4.50 euro as non student to get inside the palace and we could easily spend one hour or a little bit more there. Many amazing rooms, each room looks different and very luxurious. If you are in Aranjuez it is a must. It was around 15 to 20 minute walk from the train station. Taking photographs was not allowed inside the rooms.
