The cultural landscape of Aranjuez represents a complex interplay of various elements: the relationship between the natural environment and human endeavors, the contrast between meandering waterways and structured landscape design, the coexistence of rural and urban settings, and the juxtaposition of forested areas with the finely crafted architecture of its royal edifices. Over the course of three centuries, royal patronage has significantly influenced the evolution of this landscape, reflecting shifts in thought from humanism and political centralization to features exemplified by its 18th-century French Baroque garden, as well as the urban lifestyle that emerged in conjunction with advancements in plant acclimatization and livestock breeding during the Enlightenment period.