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Royal Palace of Madrid
CultureVisit: ~120 min
The official residence of the Spanish Crown, although today it is used only for state occasions. It was built in the 18th century on the site of the former Alcázar, which burned down on Christmas Eve 1734, and with more than 3,000 rooms it is the largest royal palace in Western Europe. The visit takes in the main staircase, the Throne Room, the Royal Armoury and the Royal Pharmacy, and looks out onto the Plaza de la Armería, opposite Almudena Cathedral.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Royal Palace of Madrid: 4 missions
- Watch the Changing of the Royal GuardAttend the changing of the guard at the Puerta del Príncipe or, on the first Wednesday of the month, the solemn changing of the guard in the Plaza de la Armería.
- Visit the Royal ArmouryDiscover one of the most important armour collections in the world, with pieces belonging to Charles V and Philip II.
- Enter the Throne RoomWalk through the state rooms to the Throne Room, with its bronze lions beside the throne and ceiling painted by Tiepolo.
- Look into the Royal PharmacySee the jars and stills of the old apothecary that supplied the royal family.
Near Royal Palace of Madrid
Plaza de Oriente177 m awayCafé de Oriente231 m awayAlmudena Cathedral267 m awayRoyal Monastery of the Incarnation324 m awayTeatro Real335 m awayCasa Ciriaco343 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Royal Palace of Madrid?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
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