Madrid's Royal Palace, or Palacio Real, is famous for its amazing statuary and splendorous classical architecture, as well as the monuments and gardens that surround it. The palace, which was built in 25 years, was utilized by an extensive list of Spanish rulers until 1931, and at one time it was the core of sovereignty for an empire in the eighteenth century that governed half of the then-known world.
While the public has access to only 10% of Palacio Real, that small percentage is impossible to see in a single day. In its splendor, the palace is made up of nearly 3,000 rooms with 240 balconies and over forty staircases, and one can behold its grand furniture, extravagant decorations, and grandiose ornaments all throughout.
You can see the Throne Room, which once operated as the war room for the world's primary superpower, and also the Royal Armory, which features a large quantity of armor and weaponry in addition to implements of torture left over from the Spanish Inquisition.
Tours also pass through the famous Royal Library, which houses many first editions of important Spanish writings, and the Royal Pharmacy, which has an interesting view into old medical practices, and also the amazing banquet hall, where much notable European royalty has dined.
Outside of Palacio Real, you can walk through the Royal Gardens (which are the most famous in Madrid), enjoy the sight of the Manzanares River, and watch the changing of the guards.
A two hour, guided tour is the best way to learn Palacio Real's history and see all of the sights. These tours cost around $30 and, to avoid disappoint, are best booked in advance as, particularly during the summer months, they sell out. If you want to remember what you have witnessed at the palace you will be allowed to purchase postcards and picture albums there, since you will not be permitted to take photographs.
While the public has access to only 10% of Palacio Real, that small percentage is impossible to see in a single day. In its splendor, the palace is made up of nearly 3,000 rooms with 240 balconies and over forty staircases, and one can behold its grand furniture, extravagant decorations, and grandiose ornaments all throughout.
You can see the Throne Room, which once operated as the war room for the world's primary superpower, and also the Royal Armory, which features a large quantity of armor and weaponry in addition to implements of torture left over from the Spanish Inquisition.
Tours also pass through the famous Royal Library, which houses many first editions of important Spanish writings, and the Royal Pharmacy, which has an interesting view into old medical practices, and also the amazing banquet hall, where much notable European royalty has dined.
Outside of Palacio Real, you can walk through the Royal Gardens (which are the most famous in Madrid), enjoy the sight of the Manzanares River, and watch the changing of the guards.
A two hour, guided tour is the best way to learn Palacio Real's history and see all of the sights. These tours cost around $30 and, to avoid disappoint, are best booked in advance as, particularly during the summer months, they sell out. If you want to remember what you have witnessed at the palace you will be allowed to purchase postcards and picture albums there, since you will not be permitted to take photographs.
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