Churches and monuments in Aranjuez

Aranjuez’s religious and civic landscape features prominent works by court architects like Francesco Sabatini and Santiago Bonavía. The collection includes the 18th-century Church of San Antonio with its distinctive circular portico, the Neoclassical Convent of San Pascual commissioned by Charles III, and the historic Church of Alpajés situated by the Tagus River. Complementing these spiritual sites are civic monuments like the bronze statue of Queen Isabel II and the sculptural figure of the Fauno, reflecting the town's royal heritage and artistic development.

Churches & Monuments — Map

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A

San Antonio de Padua, Aranjuez

The Church of San Antonio is a church located in Aranjuez, in the Community of Madrid, Spain.

B

Iglesia de Alpajés

A 17th-century Baroque church designed by Cristóbal Rodríguez de Jarama. Situated near the banks of the Tagus, it features a traditional brick facade and serves as one of the town's oldest parish buildings.

C

Parroquia de San Pascual

A Neoclassical church and former Franciscan convent built by architect Francesco Sabatini between 1765 and 1770. Commissioned by King Charles III, the building features a monumental facade and houses notable religious artworks.

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D

Fauno

A classical sculpture of a faun located within the historic town center.

E

Iglesia del Espíritu Santo

A local Catholic parish church providing spiritual services to the Aranjuez community.

F

Statue of Queen Isabel II

A bronze monument of Queen Isabella II created by sculptor Agapito Vallmitjana in 1860. It stands in the Plaza de la Constitución, commemorating the monarch's ties to the royal site.

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