castle
Alcázar de Toledo
A square fortress crowning Toledo's skyline, rebuilt many times and now housing the Army Museum.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Madrid, Spain · Europe
Aranjuez sits on the route: 5 minutes from Ontígola, 40km from Alcázar de Toledo.
Aranjuez is a town located in Madrid, Spain. With a population of 54,055, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Aranjuez sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aranjuez to your route.
Aranjuez (Spanish: [aɾaŋˈxweθ] ) is a city and municipality of Spain, part of the Community of Madrid.
Located in the southern end of the region, the main urban nucleus lies on the left bank of the Tagus, a bit upstream of the discharge of the Jarama. As of 2022, the municipality has a registered population of 59,762.Read more
Aranjuez became one of the Royal Estates of the Crown of Spain in 1560, during the reign of Philip II. Until 1752, only royalty and nobility were allowed to dwell in the town.
The cultural landscape of Aranjuez was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001.
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Aranjuez is located in Madrid, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 40.0311 latitude, -3.6025 longitude.
Aranjuez has a population of approximately 54,055 people, making it a town in Spain.
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40 km · about 45 min drive
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Grand 17th-century rectangular plaza in central Madrid surrounded by three-storey residential buildings with 237 balconies.
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Largest functioning royal palace in Europe with over 3,400 rooms, the official residence of the Spanish royal family.
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