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Prince Gardens

These are the main gardens here. They are located all along the river, and have many entrances along the main road.
They are bigger and "wilder" than the Island's Gardens. Inside you will find:
- Casa del Labrador palace
- Vessels Museum
- Royal embankment
- Pavillions gardens
- Apollo's fountain

Island's garden

This is the smaller garden, the one closest to the Palace. It has smaller paths and more elaborated designs, as well as bird cages and more fountains too...

Vessels Museum (Museo de Faluas)

This little museum is located inside the Prince's Gardens and shows the river vessels that the kings used to go up and down the river.

Royal Embankment

This embankment was used by the kings when they wanted to make a river trip along the Tajo in one of the boats you can see in the vessels museum (also in the Prince Gardens, a bit up to the north).

La Casa del Labrador

This smaller palace is located at the extreme of the Prince Gardens, some 3 kms away from the centre.
It can be visited only upon requirement, you have to phone to 91 891 03 05. Call soon, as the place is small and the groups too...

The Royal Palace

Of course this is the main attraction here. If you have seen the Royal Palace in Madrid, is kind of the same but smaller.
Was started to build in 1561, by Phillip II.
Entrance 5 euros, though it was 3 this june, as some rooms were being refurbished.
The visits are guided, in groups, and are in spanish, though if there are enough english-speakers, they can gather in a english speaking group.
It takes about 1 hour for the whole tour. Inside, you can see kings rooms, clothings, toys...