Royal Palace of Aranjuez, Royal palace and museum in Aranjuez, Spain.
The Royal Palace of Aranjuez displays Spanish Renaissance architecture with baroque elements, featuring ornate interiors decorated with detailed woodwork, frescoes, and luxurious furnishings that showcase centuries of royal splendor.
Constructed in the 18th century and designed primarily by architect Juan Bautista de Toledo, the palace served as a summer residence for Spanish royalty and witnessed the formation of the Supreme Central Junta in 1808.
The palace houses the Museum of Palace Life exhibiting historical royal garments and uniforms, while the Arabic Cabinet inspired by Granada's Alhambra features Islamic-style decorations with stucco work and oriental motifs.
The palace opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 in winter and until 19:00 in summer, accessible by C-3 train from Madrid's Atocha station with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The Porcelain Cabinet completed in 1765 showcases Spain's first porcelain manufacturing with oriental chinoiseries and figures, serving as both royal office and music salon for the monarchy's entertainment.
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