Summer residence of the Bourbons during the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1720, Philip V bought the land from the friars of the Parral community. The architect Teodoro Ardemans transformed the convent building into a palace attached to a church and flanked by four towers with slate spires.

It has squares with names reflecting local customs and traditions: the Palace Square, the Market Square, the Canons' Square, the Barley Square, and another, for dreamers, called Melancholy Square. Its urban planning is neoclassical.

The landscaping was entrusted to a team from Versailles, France. The Royal Gardens form a baroque and elegant setting, where botanical richness and water features are prominent.

A new space , the La Granja Fountains Interpretation Center, has been created within the Palace. This new space is dedicated to the conservation, research, and dissemination of one of the most outstanding hydraulic and sculptural ensembles in Spanish heritage. It showcases how the gardens were created and how their water features work. The center is complemented by a proposal to explore the gardens of this Royal Site as an open-air museum. New information points along the paths, featuring QR codes, reveal how they were designed, who transformed them, and what stories they hold. The visit is further enhanced by a web application accessible from mobile phones, offering guided tours and content for families.

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Historical Data

Architecture
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Construction
  • Palace
  • Royal Monument
Predominant styles
Baroque
Historical Period
Early modern period

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • From May 1 to May 1:
    • Closed: Saturdays
  • winter (October 1 – March 31):
    • From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday
  • Summer (April 1 – September 30):
    • From Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Closed: Monday
  • From January 23 to January 23:
    • Closed: Friday
  • From August 25 to August 25:
    • Closed: Tuesday
  • From December 7 to December 7:
    • Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • From November 2 to November 2:
    • Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Taxes

  • General 9 €
  • Reduced 4 €
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Observations: Ticket sales: 810 810 222. Tickets sold until one hour before closing time. Check with Patrimonio Nacional (National Heritage) for possible closures due to official events. Free admission to the Palaces: Wednesdays and Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (winter hours) and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (summer hours) for EU and Ibero-American citizens. Check garden opening hours: www.patrimonionacional.es. Special fountain lighting on August 25, 2026, has been cancelled. The Tapestry Museum is closed until further notice. Special openings on October 12, November 2, and December 7, 2026.

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