Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Royal palace in San Ildefonso, Spain
The Royal Palace displays Rococo architecture with multiple halls, chambers, and state rooms decorated with tapestries, paintings, and period furniture.
Construction started in 1721 under Philip V of Spain, who selected this location to build a summer residence inspired by his childhood at Versailles.
The Palace Museum exhibits an extensive collection of Flemish tapestries, sculptures, and decorative arts representing Spanish royal legacy.
The palace opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 in winter and extends until 19:00 during summer months.
The palace gardens contain 26 fountains with intricate water systems that can shoot water up to 42 meters high without mechanical assistance.
Location: Real Sitio de San Ildefonso
Inception: 1721
Architects: Teodoro Ardemans
Architectural style: Rococo architecture
Address: Plaza de los Dolores, 1, 40100 San Ildefonso (Segovia). 40109
Website: http://patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/palacios/6252
GPS coordinates: 40.89246,-4.00649
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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