The Royal Palace - Palacio Real de Madrid
The Royal Palace - Palacio Real de Madrid Travel & Tourism Palacio Real de Madrid or the Royal Palace of Madrid is an outstanding architectural splendour of the capital city of Spain. The residence of the Spanish royals on the eastern bank of the Manzanares River is the top attraction of Madrid. The 18th century palace was built at the site of a medieval Alcazar fortress, which was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1734, on the Christmas Eve. Although the palace was constructed following the instructions of King Philip V, the décor of the palace and a number of later works are attributed to Charles III. Architecture of the Royal Palace Palacio Real de Madrid is predominantly a Baroque-style palace. Framing the windows of the palace tall stone pilasters rise up to the top floor of the royal palace, which is crowned by a large balustrade adorned with sculptures of kings and saints. The luxurious gardens surrounding the palace enhance the visual appeal of the Royal Palace. The gr