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.
How to get there
El Museo de Falúas Reales de Aranjuez se encuentra en de los Jardines del Príncipe, muy cerca del Embarcadero Real. Acceso por la puerta Principal del Jardín del Príncipe o Calle de Colmenar s/n.
Coordinates:
Decimal: 40.042778°, -3.601944°
DMS: 40°2'34" N, 3°36'07" O
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