Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso

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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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