San Ildefonso - Palace

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Description

Visitors approach the palace from its rear front, which is dominated by the imposing palace church. A conducted tour of the palace takes in the Throne Room and other apartments which have superb Flemish, French and Spanish tapestries. In the church is the red marble tomb of Philip V and his wife Isabella Farnese.

Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Fabrics, textiles, costumes exhibits; Furniture display; Christian sites; Tombs, burial site

Attractions within Palace

Tapestry Museum

Displayed in several rooms throughout the palace are tapestries of the Royal Collection as assembled primarily by Philip V.

Notable works include "The Honors" and the "Apocalypse" series, by Pierre van Aelst.

Palace Fountains

The whole complex of fountains makes an impressive display. They are turned on only at Easter and on May 30th, July 25th and August 25th.

Palace Gardens

The beautiful gardens below the main front of the palace, reached by way of the magnificent Grand Cascade, were designed by the French landscape architects Etienne Boutelou and René Carlier. Framed

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Address

Royal Palace
Plaza de España 17
E-40100 La Granja de San Ildefonso
Spain

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