Spanish Royal Residences
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Aranjuez | Aranjuez became one of the Royal Estates of the Crown of Spain in 1560, during the reign of Philip II. Until 1752, only the royalty and nobility were allowed to dwell in the town. (wiki) | |
| El Escurial | historical residence of the King of Spain .. it is one of the Spanish royal sites (built for and under the patronage of the Spanish monarchy) (wiki) | |
| Granada | Alhambra: "After the conclusion of the Christian Reconquista in 1492, the site became the Royal Court of Ferdinand and Isabella (where Christopher Columbus received royal endorsement for his expedition), and the palaces were partially altered. " (wiki) | |
| Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro | Buen Retiro Palace: "a secondary residence and place of recreation" | |
| Poblet Monastery | The palace of King Martin the Human, located within the third enclosure of the Poblet monastery, was built in 1397 by special wish and order of King Martin the Human (1356-1410) for his and his family's residence. | |
| Seville | Alcazar | |
| Toledo | Royal Alcazar of Toledo: used as Royal residence by Charles I. | |
| Works of Antoni Gaudà | Palau Guell was built on the undeveloped site of an ancient Royal residence |
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