 | Madrid Royal Palace Reviews | Tips 1 - 10 of 112 |  |
A must see in Madrid is the The Royal Palace. It is usually open every day of the week except for the occasional official function. Although the King and Queen don't live here, whenever foreign diplomats are in town they usually have lunch or dinner at the palace. These things aren't announced in advance so if you get to the palace and its closed, that's probably the reason. I teach English there twice a week and it happens every so often that tourists hoping to visit were turned down because the Palace was closed for the afternoon. But to compensate they are open every day of the week when there arent official visits.
The Palace was constructed in the theme of Versailles after the old one burnt down in 1734. Don't miss the Royal Pharmacy and the Armour Room, which is across the courtyard from the actual palace. There are many beautifully decorated rooms to visit which contain many important pieces of furniture, paintings and tapestries. You will have to come to llearn more!! Leave a Comment Phone: 91 454 88 00Directions: From the Opera metro stop, go past the Opera building to the other side and you will be in Pl. del Oriente facing a huge grey building on the other side. Thats the Palace. Visitor entrance is on the left side facing the Almudena Cathedral.Website: www.patrimonionacional.es
|
 | |  |
Visiting Madrid?
Read reviews about Madrid Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
The Royal Palace was one of the official residencies of King Juan Carlos but not any more. The Palace is still used for some State Occassions & Civil Ceremonies. The site of the Palace dated back to the 10th. Century. The present Palace was constructed in 1764 & designed by Sabatini and is the largest Palace in Western Europe. If you plan to visit the many rooms in the palace allow enough time & check before hand that it is indeed open to the public on the day you wish to visit. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro stop The Opera
|
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain, who uses it mainly for official ceremonies, though not residing there. The origins of the Palace go back to the 9th century, during which the Islamic Kingdom of Toledo built a defensive fort on the site, later used by the Kings of Castile. It was on this ancient fortress that the Old Alcázar was constructed in the 16th century.
The Alcázar was destroyed by fire on Christmas Eve, 1734, and King Philip V wished for a New Palace occupying the same site. Taking 26 years to complete, the building work took from 1738 to 1755, and King Charles III took up residence in the Palace in 1764. The entire complex was built with stone and a brick only, no wood was used so that any future fires could never destroy it. Today a visitor to the Palace today gets to see only 50 of its 2800 rooms.
The entrance may be a bit difficult to find. The entrance is on the south end of the Palace. Unless there are lines you might not notice it immediately. Look for the blue "Entrada" sign. After paying the entrance fees, enter the Parade ground, the entrance to the Palace interior is through the doors to the right of the photo. Leave a Comment
|
| | |
Royal palace (Palacio Real) stands at the top of a green hill. The amazing view on bottom cities, where Mansaneres river flows, opens from its windows. In the IX century the Arabian fortress was constructed at this place. Later there was the castle of Gabsburg there. In 1734 the castle burned down and the king Phillip V began a royal palace in style of the Italian baroque. Construction ended in 30 years and Carlos III solemnly driven into the palace. In 1931 after renunciation Alfonso XIII royal family left the palace.
The museum is opened here now. The palace is huge. Its total area, including cellars, makes 100 thousand square meters. 50 rooms are opened for visitors.
|
The Royal Palace or Palacio Real is very impressive from the outside, so I can imagine what it's like on the inside - parts are open to the public and are known to be in perfect condition! The Royal family do not live in the Palace anymore, which is understandable, as there are over 2000 rooms! All in all this should be quite an interesting visit... Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Madrid?
Read reviews about Madrid Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
I didn't get to see the Royal Palace on my first trip. At the time of the second trip I was coordinator for a special interest group (SIG) on horses, so I wanted to visit the Armory of the Royal Palace. We got there just after the time of the last tour because we'd been on a tour out of the city. They gave my mom a wheelchair and let us join the tour in progress (taking us up in an elevator). I got to push. The Palace is very Roccoco and has a lot of rooms and my recollections have a lot of chandeliers and red velvet in them. My mom was glad of the wheelchair. No flash allowed.
At the end of the tour, we just had time if we hurried to get to the armory before it closed. So I ran, pushing my mom, across the cobblestone courtyard to the armory entrance. We made it, although it was a bumpy trip for my mom. We did also see the pharmacy briefly.
COST: 9,00 € with a guide 8,00 € without a guide.
free entry to EU passport holders on Wednesdays
From 9.30 to 17.00h. (Monday to Saturday)
From 9.00 to 14.00h. (Sundays and Holydays) Leave a Comment Phone: 91 454 88 00Directions: Bus: Lines 3, 25, 39 and 148. Metro (Underground): Lines 5 and 2 (Opera Station)Website: http://www.patrimonionacional.es/home.htm Other Contact: (+34)914 548 803 advance visit
|
| | |
The Palacio Real or Royal Palace is Madrids main historic monument. It sits on the site of a 9th Century fortress which was rebuilt in the 14th Century. It was rebuilt again in 1561 as a permanent residence to the monarchy. Then, on Christmas Eve, 1734, a fire destroyed much of the buildings finest parts.
It was then that the palace was rebuilt and it is that building we see today. It was Phillip V who saw to that rebuilding. Subsequent rulers made their mark on this, Spain most majestic palace. It was in use up until 1931 and today is only used for state visits.
You may go on a guided or go self-guided, touring the magnificent rooms within. Also on the premises in a armory featuring examples of arms and armour from centuries of Spanish History.
|
Having seen too many Royal Palaces along European cities before i defenitely thought in 1996 that i dont have to see the Spanish one cuz i thought it de be the same like all the others. But iut wasnt as i found out this year. Its phantastic!!! And make sure you do the free tour in staedof paying etrance fee! All the other days you have to pay for the ticket execpt on wedenessday, then you get in free allthough without tour by guide. Its open on wednessday from 11 am till 6 pm. see also: www.patrimonionacional.es. The Royal palace is build as a manifest to impress: its hughe, its sparking, its expressing wealthy. It has some 2800 rooms and from the court it gives wonderfull views over Madrid outskirts. (wonderfull? mmmhhh why did Carlos III then went to move to the Zarzuela Palce outside Madrid centre?) Nowadays the palaceis still used for official State affairs. Like the signining of the European Union contract. Leave a Comment
|
| | |
...but he doesn't live there anymore so it is now open to the public. Madrid's Royal Palace was built during the 18th century with the idea of bringing to Spain the same sort of oppulence that existed at Versailles. The result was one of Western Europe's largest royal palaces, although the royal family divided its time between several palaces and usually ended up spending only a few months each year in Madrid. In 1962, the royal family moved to Zarzuela, using the Royal Palace only for official functions.
The visit of the palace gives access to the throne room, the king's private appartments, the very impressive dining room and porcelaine room, and the royal chapel, among other things (again, it was not allowed to take pictures inside the palace, sorry!). All the rooms are richly decorated (though I wouldn't say it is quite as nice as Versailles) and include a vast number of remarkable paintings by Goya, Velazquez, and other classical painters. It is also possible to visit the more or less interesting Real Farmacia, and the Real Armeria, which I found surprisingly impressive. Outside, the palace is beautifully surrounded by the Plaza del Oriente, the Sabatini Gardens, and the Campo del Moro.
Opening hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (3:00 pm on Sundays). General admission: 8 Euros. Leave a Comment
|
| | |
Ok.. I investigate,,, And yep, you can have your tour trough the Palace... And guess what??? It's INCREDIBLE!!! Take an audioguide with you, the place is huge, and beautifull, and very well conserved... It's amazing to know that actually, some of the rooms are still in use for parties and stuff, and that hundred (or more?) chairs table is amazing....
--------------------------------
Ya investigue...Y si, hay visitas dentro del Palacio... Y adivinen que... ES INCREIBLE!!! renta una audioguia... El lugar es ENORME y precioso, ademas de que esta muy bien cuidado... Es sorprendente ademas, saber que algunos de los cuartos se siguen usando para fiestas y esas cosas... Y esa mesa de cien(o mas) sillas es increible!!! Leave a Comment
|
More Sponsored Links for Madrid Barcelona Spain Hotel
Hotel Photos, Info & Virtual Tours Book with Expedia and Save! Madrid Travel
Hotels in Your Favorite Cities! Call a Hotel Expert. 1-800-449-416 Hotels in Madrid
Convenient downtown location. Official site. Book online today. |
 |
 |
Search Hotels
Find the best room rates |
|
 |
|
on January 27, 2006
on June 24, 2006
on August 22, 2004
on May 26, 2006
on January 9, 2004
on May 7, 2004
on October 21, 2003
on April 7, 2006
on May 10, 2008
on April 17, 2004
