The Royal Alcázar of Seville is one of the oldest Royal Palace still in use in Europe. It includes magnificent interiors, courtyards, fountains, pools, recessed seats ... read more
The Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste is a Hieronymite monastery founded in 1408-1414. It has become famous as the retreat of Emperor Charles V in 1556, and where he ... read more
Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso is the "Versailles of Spain", and was built 1721-24 for King Philip V, the Spanish grandson of Louis XIV. It is ... read more
The El Escorial Abbey Palace is the immense complex, built by Philip II, in honour of his father Charles V. It is a Royal Palace, a monastery, a mausoleum, with stunning ... read more
Parque del Buen Retiro is a very popular and appreciated 142 ha park, which until the 19th century belonged to the Spanish Monarchy. It has many different gardens, ... read more
Maria Luiza Park Sevilla was designed by the landscape architect Forestier and opened in 1929. They were formerly the private gardens of the Telmo Palace. These grounds ... read more
Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos dates back to 1499, built as a Royal Hospital for pilgrims travelling to Santiago. Today, still a hotel, it is considered the oldest hotel ... read more
El Pardo Palace dates back to a 15th century Royal hunting lodge, however it was Charles V, who commissioned the architect Louis de Vega to transform it into a palace. ... read more
The Campo del Moro (Moorish Camp), a secret treasure and having one of the best views in Madrid, was created by Queen Maria Cristina (1806 – 1878). It is a romantic ... read more
Aranjuez Palace dates from the 14th century but rebuilding started in the second half of the 16th century, by Phillip II. It is surrounded by extensive Baroque ... read more
Alhambra is one of Spain's and Europe's major cultural attractions, with its Islamic-European-Christian architecture and gardens. The site goes back to Roman ... read more
