"La Granja de San Ildefonso" Segovia by SirRichard

Segovia Travel Guide: 417 reviews and 849 photos

A Royal Palace and Gardens

This page is not about the whole province of Segovia (near Madrid) but only about a little town 10 kms away from the capital, named "La Granja".
But, as VT doesn't have a "La Granja" location, I put it here...

What to see

The gardens

La Granja is famous for its Royal Palace and Gardens and by its world known crystal and ceramics industry.

The place was first built in 1450, though the Palace wasn't built till 1721and has been royal residence since then.

The Palace

To the right!

The Palace was built following the model of the Versailles Palace and Gardens, though in a reduced scale.

This is a good daytrip from Madrid, and if you come by car (1h) you can pass by the nearby Navacerrada sky station and enjoy the beautiful "Sierra" of Madrid, a place closer to Switzerland than to dry Castilla...

Last visit to Segovia: Sep 2004
Intro Updated Sep 20, 2004
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Reviews (14)

By foot Transportation (3)

La Granja is a small town, so if you come by car, you can park outside and walk around by foot. All the streets are... more travel advice

Museum of Glass (La Granja) Things to Do (5)

There is an interesting museum on how they make the glass pieces in La Granja (kind of those U might have seen in Venice... more travel advice

Tourist Info (La Granja) Favorites (3)

There is a little tourist info hut at the left side of this Monumental Gate to the town, in the lower part of it. To get... more travel advice

The town (La Granja) Things to Do (5)

If you have time after visiting the Palace and the Gardens you can have a walk around the town of La Granja. Is not an... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
El Invernadero Restaurant
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Comments (3)

stevemt May 6, 2007 at 10:20 PM Report Abuse

Your "La Granja page is great. I am in Madrin in Sept and will sure be going there for a visit. Many thanks :)
acemj Sep 25, 2004 at 3:33 PM Report Abuse

I'm sure I would look like a *** trying to drink from the porron! The palace looks elegant (and French as it should).
mvtouring Sep 20, 2004 at 8:07 AM Report Abuse

Nice place, looks like you had a great time as usual