The Sabatini Gardens, together with two other gardens, form a complex of green oasis of the Royal Palace. The Spanish kings invested a lot in the beauty of their palaces. This is especially noticeable today. The White Royal Palace rises above the Sabatini Gardens and truly represents a masterpiece of greenery, which is located in the city center. On one side, the gardens overlook the San Vicente Brothers, and Bailen Street on the other. Nearby are also Plaza Oriente and Campo del Moro Gardens. This trio surrounds the royal palace.
In 1933, a green park began to grow on this place. It is built in neoclassical French style, with beautifully shaped trees, with arranged narrow paths for walking, with a low green labyrinth of hedges, statues of Spanish monarchs, royal benches, with fountains and a pond with fish. Cypresses, pines, magnolias grow above the low vegetation, which further complete the beauty of the royal park. The Spanish climate allows year-round growth of trees and flowers, as well as the life of pheasants and pigeons in the park.
Sabatini Gardens are named after their architect Sabatini, and were ceremoniously opened in 1978, with the royal presence of Juan Carlos I. A stable was originally built in the early 19th century on the site where the gardens are today. The stable was built by the architect Sabatini, and later it was turned into the royal gardens, which are today named after their creator.
The Sabatini Gardens are inevitable when visiting Madrid, whether you visit the Royal Palace or not. They are always beautiful, and they are the prettiest when it is a sunny day. They are suitable for walking and relaxing, individually or with the family. The gardens represent a permanent exhibition of greenery, colors, scents and white masterpiece sculptures. Sabatini gardens are enjoyed equally in the sun and in the shade, or while reading a book on the royal benches or under some beautiful sculpture. These gardens are truly a masterpiece, a perfect harmonious blend of trees and stone, with a palace in the background.
Working hours: from 01.10. to 31.03. the gardens are open from 10am to 6pm. And from 01.04. to 30.09. the gardens are open from 10am to 8pm.
Author of the text:
Maja Glavaš, Bachelor with Honours in Communicology. Works in Tourism.
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photo credit: Christian Hess
