Royal Barges Museum, Aranjuez – Regal vessels on the Tagus

Nestled in the Prince’s Gardens of Aranjuez, the Royal Barges Museum displays seven exquisite vessels that once glided along the Tagus under Spanish monarchs.

  • Carlos IV barge: finely carved wood with gilded ornamentation.
  • Felipe V gondola: Venetian-style craft for moonlit cruises.
  • Alfonso XII boat: childhood vessel festooned with flags.
  • Naval paintings: 19th-century canvases of royal squadrons.
  • Fernando VI bronze cannons: river defense artifacts.
  • Navigation tools: period oars, compasses and charts.

Included with the Royal Palace ticket; available at the ticket office or online.

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Decimal: 40.042778°, -3.601944°

DMS: 40°2'34" N, 3°36'07" O

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