It was the summer residence of the Bourbons in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1720 Phillip V bought the land from the friars of the Parral community. The architect Teodoro Ardemans converted the building into a palace attached to the temple, flanked by four towers with slate capitals.

Palace with squares whose names denote their use: Plaza del Palacio, Plaza del Mercado, Plaza de Canónigos, Plaza de la Cebada, and another, for dreamers, called the Plaza de la Melancolía. It is in the neoclassical style.

The gardens were entrusted to a team from Versailles (France). The Royal Gardens ooze baroque elegance and are important for their rich botany and fountains.

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Historical Data

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

When to visit it?

Opening hours

  • 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

Taxes

  • General 9 €
  • Reduced 4 €
(Consult other kind of rates)

Observations: Ticket sales: +34 810 810 222. Ticket sales open up to one hour before closing time. Please check with the National Heritage Office for possible closures due to official events. Palaces are free: 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 members and Ibero-American countries. Check fountain opening times for the 2025 season and garden opening times: www.patrimonionacional.es. THE TAPESTRY MUSEUM IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

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