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Why the
Royal Palace
Madrid
is special
The 18th century Royal Palace Madrid has rooms adorned with sumptuous
furnishings and magnificent artworks.

Tips & insights on
the Royal Palace Madrid

About
50 of the 2800 rooms in Madrid's Royal Palace are open daily to the public.
Exception: When royal or state functions are occasionally held.

The
Royal Palace Madrid was partially inspired by Versailles in France, but its
exterior falls short of Versailles' architectural grace.

The
greatness of Madrid's Royal Palace is some of its interior rooms. You will enjoy
magnificent paintings (by Velazquez, Caravaggio, Goya, and other masters),
frescoes and furnishings.

The
large Throne Room is the Royal Palace's star space. The frescoes by Tiepolo and
the silver-lined red velvet walls captivate the eye.

Other
must-see attractions include the Armory, Banquet Room and Pharmacy.

Although
the Royal Palace Madrid is the official residence of the current king, he
doesn't live there. He resides in the smaller Zarzuela Palace a short distance
from Madrid.

Alfonzo
III was the last king to call the Royal Palace Madrid his home. In 1931, he
abdicated and was exiled.

To
avoid long ticket lines and crowded rooms during the peak tourist season, be
among the first to enter the building in the morning - or come midday just past
noon (when the bulk of your competition eats or takes siestas).



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