Constitution Square
The Plaza de la Constitución is one of the most emblematic spaces in the historic center of Aranjuez. There you will find the Town Hall, formerly the Royal Household's employees building, the historic Mercado de Abastos (Central Market), and the monument dedicated to Alfonso XII.
The Plaza de la Constitución in Aranjuez is one of the main public spaces in the city's historic center and a particularly interesting place to learn about the life, history, and architecture of Aranjuez.
The plaza originated in the urban spaces developed between the 18th and 19th centuries and gradually became one of the main meeting points for the inhabitants of Aranjuez. It continues to be a representative space of the city.
🏛️ Aranjuez Town Hall
One of the most important buildings in the plaza is the Aranjuez Town Hall. The building was originally the Casa de Empleados (Employees' House), built in 1786 to house high-ranking employees associated with the Royal Household.
Later, in the 19th century, the building was used as the Town Hall. Its architecture retains characteristics typical of traditional Aranjuez architecture, with a symmetrical composition and a combination of brick and stone.
The clock tower is one of the most recognizable elements of the Town Hall's façade and contributes to defining the square's distinctive character.
🛍️ Market Hall
Another prominent building in the square is Mercaranjuez, the Municipal Market Hall.
The market occupies a wrought-iron structure built in the late 19th century. Historical records from the Town Hall indicate that it was inaugurated in 1894 and is a significant example of iron architecture from that era.
Currently, the market maintains its commercial function and is also a point of interest for those wishing to experience the local atmosphere of Aranjuez.
👑 Monument to Alfonso XII
In the center of the square stands the monument dedicated to Alfonso XII, one of the most distinctive features of this urban space.
The monument was erected as a token of gratitude for the monarch's actions during the 1885 cholera epidemic. Alfonso XII visited the sick and allowed certain facilities linked to the Crown to be used as a hospital.
This episode is part of Aranjuez's contemporary history and explains the monument's presence in such a prominent location in the city.
🚶 A perfect place to start your visit to Aranjuez
The Plaza de la Constitución is particularly interesting because it is located in the heart of Aranjuez's historic center and allows you to combine your visit with other places of interest.
From this area, you can continue your tour towards:
👑 Royal Palace of Aranjuez
🌳 Island Garden
🌺 Parterre Garden
🌿 Prince's Garden
🏛️ House of Trades and Knights
🛍️ Market Hall
🎭 Isabel de Farnesio Cultural Center
🚶 Historic streets and buildings of Aranjuez city center
The municipal tourist information includes the square in routes such as the Courtly City Route and the Route of Illustrious Visitors.
🚗 Parking near Plaza de la Constitución
If you plan to visit Plaza de la Constitución, the historic center, or the monuments of Aranjuez, you can leave your vehicle at Parking Palacio de Aranjuez, located at Calle Valeras 2D.
The parking location is especially convenient for visitors arriving in Aranjuez by car who wish to park and continue their visit on foot.
Furthermore, the City Council has identified the Plaza de la Constitución as an important space for civic, commercial, and hospitality activity in the city center. In June 2026, it presented a project to install shade sails to provide shade and improve the comfort of residents and visitors during the warmer months.