El Pardo, Residential district with royal heritage in northern Madrid, Spain.
El Pardo spans across an area of Mediterranean forest at 685 meters elevation, featuring dense vegetation and diverse wildlife 15 kilometers from central Madrid.
The Royal Palace of El Pardo, constructed in 1406 by King Henry III of Castile, served as the official residence of Francisco Franco until 1975.
The Royal Palace exhibits a collection of tapestries designed by Goya and contains artistic works created by the Bayeu brothers throughout its chambers.
Visitors can reach El Pardo using bus lines 601 and 602, which connect the neighborhood to Madrid's central transportation network throughout the day.
Monte de El Pardo forest spans 16,000 hectares and maintains its original 18th-century enclosure, built to contain royal hunting grounds and prevent animal escape.
Location: Fuencarral-El Pardo
Elevation above the sea: 685 m
Shares border with: El Goloso, Mirasierra, Fuentelarreina, Ciudad Universitaria, Valdemarín, El Plantío
GPS coordinates: 40.51667,-3.76667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
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