Palacio real madrid spain. A site of royal lodgings for hundreds of years a 9th century muslim castle once stood there later replaced in the 16th century by a christian palace. Home to the kings of spain from charles iii to alfonso xiii madrids royal palace takes us on a journey through the history of spain. Lines 3 25 39 and 148. Spains jewel box palacio real is used only occasionally for royal ceremonies.
The royal palace of madrid spanish. When the alcazar muslim fortress burned down in 1734 felipe v the first of the bourbon kings decided to build a palace that would dwarf all its european counterparts. Sun sat 1000 am 600 pm. On the esplanade of almudena.
The palace has 135000 square metres 1450000 sq ft of floor space and contains 3418 rooms. If you book with tripadvisor you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Sachetti began the works in 1738 and the building was completed in 1764. Madrids royal palace was built in the 18th century by order of philip v on the site of the old alcazar fortress a former moorish castle.
Royal palace of madrid is open. Sabatini designed the southeast wing and the great staircase or staircase of honour. Theres a lot of exhibits from paintings of important spanish royal figures some. Felipe died before the palace was finished which is perhaps why the italianate baroque colossus has a mere 2800 rooms just one quarter of the original plan.
Lines 5 and 2 opera station commuter train. Palacio real de madrid is the official residence of the spanish royal family at the city of madrid although now only used for state ceremonies. The royal family moved to the modest palacio de la zarzuela years ago. Buy tickets in advance on tripadvisor.
The largest royal palace in europe by floor area madrids palacio real is a majestic building with an impressive entrance featuring limestone statues of over 44 spanish royals.