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Royal Palace of Madrid
The king's official palace, the largest in Western Europe, with gilded state rooms, a throne room and an armory.
- Open
- Every day, except during official events
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Calle de Bailén, 28071 MadridDirections
- Getting There
- Ópera station (Metro lines 2 and 5).
Why Go
Built in the 18th century on the site of a Moorish fortress, the palace has some 3,400 rooms. Visitors see the throne room with its Tiepolo ceiling, the royal pharmacy and one of the finest armories in the world.
The royal family lives elsewhere and uses it for ceremonies; the guard changes on set days.
Nearby in Madrid
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