Aranjuez Travel Guide

Aranjuez

Located at about 70 km South-West from Madrid, Aranjuez is officially proclaimed as a "Royal Site". Its most famous monuments are the Royal Palace, the "casa del Labrador"(farmer's scottage), which is a small neoclassical palace decoreated in a mixture of Rococo, Imperial and Pompeyan styles, and the French style gardens which are full of avenues flower gardens sculptures, fountains and rare tree species which were planted upon the request of Carlos IV. In addition to its monumental beauty, Aranjuez has many other treasures as well. All of Aranjuez, its streets, squares and gardens makes for a relaxing stroll after having contemplated the marvels of its past.