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 Palacio Real by Lorro
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
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 Tree at the Royal Palace,
Madrid, Spain by jumpingnorman
Built during the 18th and 19th centuries, this Palace was meant to replace the medieval one which was destroyed by a fire in 1794.
I did the Hop-on Hop-off bus, but you can also reach the palace (Palacio real) throught the following route:
Metro station at Opera - 5 minutes walk to the entrance of the palace,. If coming from the centre, around the Plaza Mayor, follow Calle Mayor directly to the palace: take about 15 minutes.
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 Who lives here then? by scottishvisitorLeave a Comment Directions: Metro stop The Opera
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...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
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 by smschley
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
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 Madrid - Palacio Real by Kuznetsov_Sergey
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.
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I didn't get to see inside 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
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 The Royal Palace by ZlurLeave a Comment
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An impressive building at the Plaza de Oriente and in front of the famous Almudena Cathedral. It stands on a ridge above the Manzanares River and Campo del Moro Park. The palace is no longer occupied but used for state occasions. it was last used as a royal residence in 1931. It is always interesting to see and know a bit on how the royals have lived and how they received their visitors. Unluckily, again no pictures allowed during the tour in the palace interior. We paid 8 Euros for the entrance fee (Adult price). Leave a Comment
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The Royal Palace was built during the 18th and 19th century, which replaced the former medieval Alcázar.
The Royal Palace is the official residence for the Royal Family. The impressive grand building has lavish interior full of richness and decorated to the tastes of CharleIII, see for yourself but you can't take photos inside the Palace.
King Juan Carlos of Spain and his Royal Family do not reside at the palace. They live on the outskirt of Madrid. Today the Royal Palace is only use for state ceremonies and part of it is open to general public. Changing of the guard is on every Wednesday.
Entry fee: 6 euros without guide; 10 euros with guide.
Timetable: October - March 09:30 - 17:00;
Sundays and holidays 09:30 – 14:00;
April - September 09:00 - 18:00;
Sundays and holidays 09:30 – 15:00; Phone: (0034) 91 454 8800
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