The King's Garden is a little gem located at the western end of the Royal Mint, designed for the personal enjoyment of Philip II. It was a very special place where the kings could relax and unwind when they visited the Mint, featuring a beautiful pavilion for fishing and strolling, with a balcony overlooking the river and a charming gazebo.

Following its restoration in 2015 and the early months of 2016, this secret garden in the purest Renaissance style now shines in all its splendor. An intimate and very special space designed to engage the five senses, with secluded corners accessed through a discreet private entrance.

It features three fountains: the Tres Caños fountain, located where the pond that once irrigated the entire garden and vegetable garden used to be; a circular granite fountain in the center of the gazebo; and an open basin behind the nearly century-old palm tree.

The Fishing Pavilion and the interior murals have also been restored. These are paintings created for Queen Isabella II’s visit in the mid-19th century (1849). The decoration enhances the room with horizontal friezes and columns in the corners, along with various motifs such as fruit baskets and birds.

The original character of the site has been preserved. With the sole exception of the Himalayan palm trees, which were likely introduced to the garden when it was renovated in 1849, all species are of European origin and common in 16th-century gardens. Linden trees, maples, quince trees, lilacs, boxwoods, palms, strawberries, celandines, and so on—some thirty different species coexist in the garden, forming up to twelve distinct zones or scenes identified by names such as: the Linden Alley, the Strawberry Carpet, the Boxwood Room, the Orchard, or the Damask Rose Room. This follows the Chinese tradition that “a garden is not considered complete until its various scenes have been given a name.”

Following the restoration of this historic and unique space, the Garden adds to the city’s natural beauty.