Palacio Real Aranjuez
by HeWhoMustNotBeNamed
This location takes us to the splendour of the Palacio Real Aranjuez in Spain. The room is a true 1:1 scale reproduction of the royal palace that is breathtaking in both its scope and detail. This beautiful room will draw you in with its beaconing call to explore the seemingly endless procession of majestic buildings, courtyards and parks. It is a very large build so be patient while it loads. Be warned, you may need to tone down your graphics settings if you do not have a cutting edge gaming computer.
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 seats of the court along Rascafría, El Escorial and the Royal Alcázar of Madrid. The royal estate comprises a set of landscaped and ornate gardens and woodlands that house an extensive botanical collection.
Several international treaties were signed here and several members of the royal family died in the palace, including: Elisabeth of Valois in 1568, Barbara of Portugal in 1758, Elisabeth Farnese in 1766, Maria Antonia of Naples in 1806, Maria Isabel of Braganza in 1818 and Maria Josepha Amalia of Saxony in 1828.
In 1931, during the Second Spanish Republic, the royal estate was declared an Artistic Historical Monument and opened to the public. From 1977 to 1983, the palace served as a state guest house. The palace, gardens and associated buildings are part of the Aranjuez Cultural Landscape, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Currently it houses a museum on the ground floor, the royal rooms and gardens are open to the public and its management is entrusted to the public agency Patrimonio Nacional.
The area around Aranjuez enjoys a mild climate, a verdant and varied landscape with excellent game hunting and has long been inhabited.
The google maps image below illustrates the scope of the 3DX build, the reproduced areas are outlined in red. The landing zone is in the centre of this image in front of and facing towards the palace.
