Book your entrance to the Royal Palace in Madrid in advance and explore the largest royal palace in Europe!
A true icon of Spanish royalty, the Royal Palace or Palacio Real is the largest royal residence in the world. Located in the heart of Madrid, the Baroque-style building was built in the 18th century on the request of King Philip V to replace the city's old Alcázar, which fell victim to fire. It is now one of the best preserved royal palaces,as well as being the largest in Europe. It is twice the size of the Palace of Versailles or Buckingham Palace and has more than 3,400 rooms!
It was the official residence of Spain's monarchs between 1765 and 1931 and has retained an important diplomatic role since then, hosting state ceremonies. The rest of the time it is open to visitors, since the current King lives mainly in the Palace of Zarzuela.
A monument of the most impressive kind, the Royal Palace is awe-inspiring On arrival, you will discover the majestic courtyard, from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of Madrid. You can admire the impressive architecture, the rich decoration, as well as the magnificent collections of paintings and tapestries built up over the years among which you will find works by great artists such as Goya, Velázquez, Caravaggio and El Greco.
Finally, you can explore the private apartments, the impressive throne room, the porcelain room and the armoury which is really worth a look. Don't miss the changing of the Royal Guard on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11 am.
Take a trip through Spanish history and immerse yourself in the time of the monarchy with this must-see visit in Madrid!