Jardín de la Isla, Aranjuez, Renaissance garden in Aranjuez, Spain
The garden stretches across 25 hectares on an artificial island between the Tagus River and a canal, featuring symmetrical pathways and ornamental fountains.
Felipe II commissioned the garden in 1561, with initial design by Juan Bautista de Toledo and later contributions from Juan de Herrera in 1582.
The garden contains multiple squares dedicated to mythological figures, including sculptures of Venus, Juno, Mercury, Bacchus, and Jupiter on the Escalinata Bridge.
Visitors can access the garden through public transportation, with regular bus and train services connecting to Madrid and other major cities.
The central Hercules Fountain, created by Martino Regio, depicts the mythological hero fighting the Hydra, surrounded by four mythological figures guarding its entrances.
Location: Aranjuez
GPS coordinates: 40.03973,-3.61101
Latest update: May 22, 2025 05:12
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