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Royal Palace of Aranjuez

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Royal Palace of Aranjuez
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“The Royal Palace of Aranjuez is one of the official residences of the Spanish royal family. It is located in the town of Aranjuez (Madrid), Spain. Established in the 16th century as a royal hunting lodge, the palace was built by order of Philip II. Under his reign it became one of four seasonal…”
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Atlas ObscuraJul 16

Porcelain Room in Aranjuez, Spain

Visitors to Aranjuez often come for its royal gardens and the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Yet one of the palace's most astonishing treasures is tucked away in a corner room that feels more like a theatrical illusion than a royal chamber. Completed in 1765, the Porcelain Room was the first major masterpiece created by the Royal Porcelain Factory established under Charles III of Spa…

Astonishing treasure tucked away in a corner room.

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