Construction on the Royal Palace of Aranjuez first began in 1560 under the orders of King Philip II. Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera served as architects for the project. The palace is situated near the Tajo River and was originally mean to serve as a royal summer residence. The Royal Palace of Aranjuez boasts an ideal location for tourists with the Parterre Garden to its east and the Island Garden (situated on an actual island) to its north. Also nearby are the Casa del Labrador and the 18th Century Prince Garden. Additionally there are numerous historical monuments in the surrounding area. On two different occasions, the building was destroyed by fire. After the second incident, the Bourbon King Fernando VI had the building reconstructed in the 18th Century. During the reign of King Charles III, the palace and its facilities were expanded to include two projecting side wings thus forming a parade ground. Today the building continues to house the remarkable Porcelain Study as commissioned by King Charles III. Also still intact is the Queen Isabel II Throne Room. The front elevation of the palace features Herreraís Renaissance style. Baroque influences can also be seen in the work of art. The palace remains in use by King Juan Carlos and his royal family. Also on the Royal Palace of Aranjuez grounds are the two important museums for art and historical collections. These museums are the Meseu de la Vida en Palacio and the Museu de las Faluas Reales.