The Garden of the Island is located to the north of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and is considered one of the main works of Spanish Renaissance gardening along with the “Casa de Campo” in Madrid. Since 1931 it has been of Cultural Interest and since 2001 it has been a World Heritage Site as part of the Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez declaration. Continue reading “The Garden of the Island – Aranjuez”
When you think of Aranjuez, you have to think big. Only when you arrive and contemplate its Royal Palace, this grandeur is confirmed. And no wonder, it is the country residence preferred by the Spanish Kings, part of the Cultural Landscape of Aranjuez; declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 2001. Continue reading “The Royal Palace in Aranjuez”
The first thing that caught our attention when we arrived at the Royal Site and Aranjuez Villa, was the large arcade along the way to the Saint Anthony Square, or the Square of “Mariblanca”, as it is commonly known. Continue reading “Saint Anthony of Padua, Aranjuez, Spain”
In the beautiful city of Aranjuez (Madrid, Spain), in front of the “Plaza de San Antonio”, we find the Garden of Isabel II, also known as the Garden of the Little Princess. It is said to be the first landscaped space for public use in this city and possibly one of the first of its kind in Spain. The work was carried out between 1830 and 1834. Continue reading “The Garden of Isabella II, Aranjuez”