Royal Palace

The Royal Palace, in Madrid

The Royal Palace is the largest royal palace of Western Europe and one of the most majestic monuments of Madrid. The Madrid audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this sumptuous building, the official residence of the Crown of Spain.

The largest royal palace of Western Europe

Built in the eighteenth century on the site of the former Alcázar destroyed by a fire, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest royal palace of Western Europe. Equipped with several thousand rooms, it displays an exceptional splendour: salons with sumptuous decorations, frescoes, tapestries, porcelains, clocks and art collections. The official residence of the Spanish royal family, where the State ceremonies are held, it testifies to the grandeur of the monarchy and the court art, in the heart of the capital.

What to see

You admire the salons with sumptuous decorations, the frescoes, the tapestries, the porcelains and the art collections, in the largest royal palace of Western Europe. The Royal Palace of Madrid testifies to the grandeur of the Spanish monarchy. It is a major stop for lovers of history and art.

Practical information

The Royal Palace lies in the heart of Madrid, reachable on foot and by public transport. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season; access may be limited during official ceremonies. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is particular about the Royal Palace of Madrid?

It is the largest royal palace of Western Europe, equipped with several thousand rooms with sumptuous decorations, the official residence of the Spanish royal family.

Where is the Royal Palace of Madrid?

In the heart of Madrid, in Spain.