Aranjuez begins rehabilitation of the Mill and Bridge Viewpoint

Initial works aim to recover this historic site opposite the Royal Palace, on the banks of the Tagus River.

Facade of a historic mill and viewpoint next to the Tagus River, with the Royal Palace of Aranjuez in the background.
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Facade of a historic mill and viewpoint next to the Tagus River, with the Royal Palace of Aranjuez in the background.

Preliminary actions have begun for the rehabilitation of the Mill and Bridge Viewpoint in Aranjuez, a historic site opposite the Royal Palace and on the banks of the Tagus River.

The initial works include clearing the surroundings, archaeological studies, and consolidating certain walls to advance the recovery of this heritage site.
The Mayor of Aranjuez, Miguel Gómez Herrero, highlighted that the recovery of this space represents "a decisive step to return to the riverbank dwellers a space of enormous historical, landscape, and heritage value."
The project for rehabilitation has been put out to tender, which will be developed in four annual phases and has a funding of 350,000 euros from the Community of Madrid.
The origins of the flour mill date back to the Renaissance. Preserved archaeological remains include brick channels, part of the sluices, and the parapet over the river, testifying to Aranjuez's hydraulic heritage.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Aranjuez (04/08/2026)