Royal Palace of Aranjuez
Royal Palace of Aranjuez
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- ukcamelSolihull, United Kingdom589 contributionsA must seeThe most extraordinary place with riches in design and artefacts. Worth getting the audio guide but make sure you return it after visiting the royal chapel. It has information about the gardens and the other museum which is worth reading before giving it back. The toilets are near the entrance with the coaches and there are vending machines here if you need a drink or coffee. No photos allowed in the palace apart from the staircase although there is no explanation as to why and no postcards are on sale A glimpse into the extreme wealth and power if this royal householdVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 September 2023
- Passenger7900086 contributionsBeautiful palace and gardens, definitely worth a visitWe ditched the overcrowded touristy atmosphere of Toledo after a quick walk though and went to Aranjuez. The palace is really lovely, very well preserved and with beautiful extensive gardens with nice fountains. Spent most of the day there. There are some places to eat very convenient to the palace, would recommend El Parterre.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 October 2023
- ludorIasi, Romania2,988 contributionsGreat day trip from MadridAranjuez is another great day trip from Madrid, once you checked out the obvious Toledo or Segovia. The Royal Palace is quite easy to reach by public transport (Cercanias) from Madrid and it offers a lot in terms of architecture, luxurious interiors, art and historical significance. It is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, adding another layer of charm to the overall experience.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 November 2023
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ludor
Iasi, Romania2,988 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Aranjuez is another great day trip from Madrid, once you checked out the obvious Toledo or Segovia.
The Royal Palace is quite easy to reach by public transport (Cercanias) from Madrid and it offers a lot in terms of architecture, luxurious interiors, art and historical significance. It is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, adding another layer of charm to the overall experience.
The Royal Palace is quite easy to reach by public transport (Cercanias) from Madrid and it offers a lot in terms of architecture, luxurious interiors, art and historical significance. It is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, adding another layer of charm to the overall experience.
Written 21 November 2023
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Passenger790008
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Oct 2023 • Couples
We ditched the overcrowded touristy atmosphere of Toledo after a quick walk though and went to Aranjuez. The palace is really lovely, very well preserved and with beautiful extensive gardens with nice fountains. Spent most of the day there. There are some places to eat very convenient to the palace, would recommend El Parterre.
Written 24 October 2023
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ukcamel
Solihull, UK589 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The most extraordinary place with riches in design and artefacts. Worth getting the audio guide but make sure you return it after visiting the royal chapel. It has information about the gardens and the other museum which is worth reading before giving it back.
The toilets are near the entrance with the coaches and there are vending machines here if you need a drink or coffee.
No photos allowed in the palace apart from the staircase although there is no explanation as to why and no postcards are on sale A glimpse into the extreme wealth and power if this royal household
The toilets are near the entrance with the coaches and there are vending machines here if you need a drink or coffee.
No photos allowed in the palace apart from the staircase although there is no explanation as to why and no postcards are on sale A glimpse into the extreme wealth and power if this royal household
Written 29 September 2023
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glennharrold
Scotland, UK3,170 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Stunning surroundings and gardens and was really quiet when visited. The palace is very impressive and worth a visit for sure! Highly recommend and only 25 mins from Atocha Madrid.
Written 10 August 2023
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bstlv
Tel Aviv, Israel480 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Beautiful palace with outstanding gardens. Everything is well kept and it was a great and unexpected experience. We were surprised at the lack of tourists for such a lovely place.
Written 3 June 2023
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Dotts1970
Dublin Ireland30 contributions
May 2023 • Family
From the outside the palace looks amazing with it’s gardens ,the river and wild ducks, Inside the palace is ok, worth visiting but nothing that would blow you away.
€9 for Adults and €4 for students is not bad and you do get to see a lot.
A tour takes about 45mins
€9 for Adults and €4 for students is not bad and you do get to see a lot.
A tour takes about 45mins
Written 14 May 2023
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A Midlife Adventure
Dursley, UK1,350 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
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.
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.
Written 17 March 2023
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betterthanwork
Nottingham, UK1,337 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
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.
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.
Written 2 March 2023
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grapow
Denia, Spain1,031 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We nearly cancelled our whole trip to Aranjuez on the "strength" of a quite recent review by an American tourist who was scathing on his criticism of the Palace and the City as a whole.
Well, we enjoyed everything, the Palace was a joy and the tour quite generous and informative. The earlier reviewer also slated the City for having almost no restaurants. If he had left the Palace heading for the city centre, how he could miss the impressive Rana Verde I know not. This was excellent, a very good menu and impeccable service. Strongly recommend visiting Aranjuez and it's Palace!
Well, we enjoyed everything, the Palace was a joy and the tour quite generous and informative. The earlier reviewer also slated the City for having almost no restaurants. If he had left the Palace heading for the city centre, how he could miss the impressive Rana Verde I know not. This was excellent, a very good menu and impeccable service. Strongly recommend visiting Aranjuez and it's Palace!
Written 1 February 2023
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John H
Chudleigh, UK56 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
The palace was interesting, with a real variety of decor from room to room.
Gardens were overgrown and plain.
There is nowhere to park a bike and the security guards are very quick to whistle and shout if you even do much as push a bike into the entrance of the gardens. Maybe a few less Euro spent on guards and a few more on gardeners would be an improvement!
Gardens were overgrown and plain.
There is nowhere to park a bike and the security guards are very quick to whistle and shout if you even do much as push a bike into the entrance of the gardens. Maybe a few less Euro spent on guards and a few more on gardeners would be an improvement!
Written 1 June 2022
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Paradise1994
Talavera de la Reina, Spain10 contributions
Hola! Alguien me puede informar cómo adquirir la entrada con visita guiada incluida? Porque en la web oficial me deja audio guía pero yo quiero visita con guía ( supongo que como las que se hacen en grupos) gracias!!
Travel823957
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Como comprar os bilhetes
Israel G
Alcorcon, Spain572 contributions
en el Palacio
NancySobhy
Cairo, Egypt28 contributions
If I only want to visit the gardens of the palace and not go inside, do I need to buy the ticket ?
Gismolo
Alora, Spain104 contributions
No as previous comments the gardens are public and therefore free access and worth a visit ... we visited last September when flowers were very pretty and again in May this year not so much bloom but still lovely if want to do some walking and work up an appetite for tapas!
Carmen Casado
Community of Madrid, Spain2 contributions
Buenos días alguien me puede informar si hay algún tipo de entrada q sirva para el Palacio el Museo de Faluas y la casa del labrador.Me refiero a una entrada conjunta para los tres sitios.Precio si la hay.Gracias
toni19612017
Asturias, Spain22 contributions
creo que no la hay , por que no se me ofreció en ningún momento , de la visita Aranjuez , y en el palacio no pone nada de bonos para visitas compartidas.
Rosanna D
2 contributions
Salve, c'è la guida in italiano e quanto costa? Grazie
Domenico F
Castel Frentano, Italy85 contributions
Noi abbiamo fatto la visita senza prendere nessuna guida in quanto ci siamo limitati alla visita del solo parco e l'edificio nella parte esterna.Comunque consiglio di fare il giro dell'intero parco e parte della città usufruendo del trenino turistico che parte di fianco all'entrata del palazzo.
Maire5_13
Winchester, CA8 contributions
Can you take picture inside the palace?
myfuturegarden
Marrakech, Morocco18 contributions
Sorry~ I just saw your question. No, you can't take a picture inside, but only in the gardens and courtyard.
Xisca M
Seville, Spain
¡Hola! he leído algunas opiniones y en mi visita a madrid visitaremos Aranjuez. ¿Hay que pagar para hacer una visita al palacio? Es que no lo acabo de entender. Gracias.
665isabelp
Province of Zaragoza, Spain221 contributions
Si, tienes que pagar pero hay algún día que se puede visitar gratis, mira bien en su página web, allí lo explica. Si tienes suerte y puedes entrar gratis, estupendo y eso que te ahorras. Para la casa del Labrador tienes que sacar entrada aparte.
Aunque tengas que pagar merece la pena verlo.
Suerte y un saludo
Araceli M
7 contributions
Hola a todos, tengo pensado ir a Toledo en el puente de mayo. Y me gustaría ir a ver el palacio de Aranjuez, es una media hora en coche. Pero me gustaria saber si una tarde es suficiente para verlo. ¿cuanto habeis tardado vosotros en verlos? gracias
Mariana V
Argentina262 contributions
tendrias que chequear cuales son los horarios, yo creo que para ver el palacio y los jardines 4 hs son suficientes, teniendo en cuenta las distancias. Hay un tren que da un paseo por los jardines y da un panorama general
Avechu
Mexico City, Mexico1 contribution
Hola, ahora que a finales de agosto hubo una tormenta y están cerrados los jardines, la Casa del Labrador y las Falúas, ¿vale la pena visitar únicamente el Palacio? Porque de Madrid son 40 minutos de camino como para estar apenas media hora ahí y regresarse.
Gracias por sus opiniones, me hace mucha ilusión conocer Aranjuez pero ahora no estoy tan segura de ir.
Saludos desde México.
miembroBCE
Santander, Spain34 contributions
Hola, responderé objetivamente a tu pregunta desde mi punto de vista.
Yo soy un enamorado de la historia y, tomando eso como razón, solo puedo decirte que si, merece la pena ver este palacio real cargado de historia y magníficamente restaurado.
La visita con guía oficial es de unos 50 minutos, después de puedes ver el Jardín del Rey, de la reina y El Parterre. Si el museo de falúas y la Casa del Labrador están cerrados, siempre puedes dar un paseo por el Jardín del Príncipe en un pequeño tren turístico, dura aproximadamente 45 minutos. O pasear por la hermosa ciudad de Aranjuez, que también merece la pena.
Conclusión, si vas a Madrid visita el Palacio Real de Aranjuez ya que merece la pena.
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