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 ground floor of the palace has the Royal Library, the Royal Armoury and the Royal Pharmacy. The most interesting rooms worth exploring in the palace include the Columns Room, Royal Guards’ Room, King Charles III’s room and the Hall of Mirrors. Not to be missed is the large art collection of the palace that includes works of Goya, El Greco, Velazquez and Caravaggio. Gardens The magnificent gardens surrounding the Royal Palace are the ideal hideaways from the

 bustling city. No visitor to the palace can ignore the attraction of the greenery surrounding the palace. Campo del Moro Gardens is a fascinating landscaped garden. Occasionally social events are hosted in the garden in the summer by the Spanish king. On the northern side of the palace, the Sabatini Garden is a magnificent landscaped garden built on the site of the royal stables designed by the famous architect Francesco Sabatini. The garden is decorated with sculptures and fountains and has a large pond. Getting to the Royal Palace The palace is a short walk from the underground station at Opera. From the centre of Madrid, the Royal Palace is about 15 minutes walk from Plaza Mayor. 

The palace is open to visitors from Monday to Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. Admission Fee Guided tours to the palace costs 10 euros. Without guides, it costs 8 euros to explore the palace. Admission fee for children from five to 16 years of age, elderly visitors over 65 and students is 5 euros. Entry fee is not required for children below five years of age. If you are looking for a luxurious villa for holidays Learn More and Get more information on ferienhäuser costa brava Read My 

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