Description of the attraction
The Sabatini Gardens are one of three magnificent parks that make up the green ensemble that surrounds the Royal Palace in Madrid. The Sabatini Gardens, located on the side of the northern facade of the Palace, can be called a real masterpiece of gardening art. The gardens are located on an area of 2.5 hectares, and on one side they border on the hill of San Vicente, and on the other - on the street Baylen.
In the second half of the 18th century, stables for the royal family were built on this site by the project of the architect Francesco Sabatini. And in 1933 the stables were demolished, and the creation of a green park began. The Sabatini Gardens were built under the guidance of the master of landscape art Fernando Mercadal. The gardens are created in the neoclassical style in the French manner, the bushes and trees are beautifully trimmed, graceful benches are placed on neat paths, fountains murmur in a friendly and peaceful manner. The park is decorated with statues and hedges. Tall pines, slender cypresses, beautiful magnolias and lilies grow here, boxwood bushes delight the eye. A large number of birds live in the gardens - pheasants and forest pigeons, because the mild, temperate climate and a large number of pines create favorable conditions for them to live and nest.
The construction of the Sabatini Gardens continued for many years. Their grand opening was held by King Juan Carlos I himself in 1978. It was the king who named this green area by the name of Francesco Sabatini.
Today, the Sabatini Gardens are deservedly considered one of the most beautiful places in the Spanish capital.
