Royal Palace of Aranjuez

The town of Aranjuez has been a location for many films. Many of them were shot in the Royal Palace and its historic gardens, strategically located in the fertile valley of the Tagus and Jarama rivers. Its closeness to Madrid and the wide range of authentic settings it offers are two of its main attractions for the film industry.

The Royal Palace, begun by Philip II, is a typical example of Hapsburg classicism. However, the decoration of its halls owes more to the Bourbons. Similarly, the Island Garden is inspired by the Italian Renaissance, with some French-style features, whereas the prevailing style in the Prince's Garden is neoclassical. The fountains, the jetty and the Chinese Pond add to its unique and monumental character. Indeed, Aranjuez was the first Cultural Landscape in Spain to be designated World Heritage by UNESCO in 2001. 

Programmes such as ‘MasterChef’ and ‘Maestros de la Costura’ been filmed here, as well as films such as ‘Libertador’ and ‘Los fantasmas de Goya’.