Sabatini Gardens, Madrid, Spain

The Sabatini Gardens (Jardines de Sabatini) are part of the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain, and were opened to the public by King Juan Carlos I in 1978. They honor the name of Francesco Sabatini (1722–1797), an Italian architect of the 18th century who designed, among other works at the palace, the royal stables of the palace, previously located at this site.

In 1933, clearing of the stable buildings was begun, and construction of the gardens begun, which were only completed in the late 1970s. The gardens have a formal Neoclassic style, consisting of well-sheared hedges, in symmetric geometrical patterns, adorned with a pool, statues and fountains, with trees also disposed in a symmetrical geometric shape. The statues are those of Spanish kings, not intended originally to even grace a garden, but originally crowding the adjacent palace. The tranquil array is a peaceful corner from which to view the palace.

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World Traveller (17 months ago)
The Sabatini Garden is a beautiful and peaceful park located in the heart of Madrid. The garden is situated next to the Royal Palace and features a variety of trees, flowers, and fountains. It's a great place to take a stroll, relax, and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The garden is well-maintained and clean, and there are plenty of benches and shaded areas to sit and rest. In addition to the beautiful trees and flowers, the garden also features a large central fountain that's a popular spot for taking photos. There are also several smaller fountains throughout the garden, adding to its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The garden is free to enter and is open to the public year-round. It's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some fresh air and greenery. If you're visiting Madrid, the Sabatini Garden is definitely worth a visit!

Francisco Leung (17 months ago)
This garden sits north of the Read Madrid palace. There's some nice and interesting statues around the garden. You get a good view of the North side of the palace above some greenery.

Chainey (17 months ago)
Nice garden area with the palace in view, one of the many places you need to visit at least once.

Strider Brave (18 months ago)
I'm a tiger traveling the world with brave heart. I want to see the world and left my home. Fantastic weather and fantastic garden. Feel like I'm a royal family of Spain. . . Check out my travel photos on Instagram @strider_of_the_world Check out where I visited on Google Map bookmarks.

Belu (19 months ago)
Very beautiful and quite place for a walk near the palace.

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