{"id":5419,"date":"2022-02-20T14:34:31","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T14:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturanda.com\/?page_id=5419"},"modified":"2025-07-16T13:37:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T11:37:04","slug":"guided-visit-of-the-royal-palace-of-madrid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/naturanda.com\/en\/guided-visit-of-the-royal-palace-of-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided Visit of the Royal Palace of Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Visit of the Royal Palace of Madrid +
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To truly know Madrid is to know every one of it\u2019s corners and highlights. One of these highlights is The Royal Palace of Madrid<\/strong>, a location full of charm and art that you must not miss. With our guide from Naturanda<\/strong>, we\u2019ll take you on a trip that you\u2019ll enjoy like no other.<\/p>

It is colossal in size with a total area of 199,000 m\u00b2 and 3,478 rooms<\/span><\/strong>, making it the largest royal palace in western Europe. King Filipe V<\/strong> ordered that the palace be built on the ruins of the Royal Alcazar, which was destroyed by a fire in the year 1734.<\/p>

The Royal Palace is impressive not only for its size, but also for the richness of its details<\/strong>: frescoes on the ceilings, marble floors, historic clocks and chandeliers decorating every corner. Each room is a work of art in itself, reflecting the different artistic styles<\/strong> that marked the different periods of the Spanish reign.<\/p>

On our tour we will see its collection of musical instruments, of which the Stradivarius Palatinos<\/strong> stand out most. We will also see amazing paintings, sculptures, and tapestrie<\/strong><\/span>s which are beyond compare. As Spain has provided many of the greatest artists in the world, the state rooms are and art collections are open to the public for admiration<\/p>

After the visit to the Royal Palace, we will enjoy a walking tour of approximately one hour. We will visit emblematic places such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Congreso de los Diputados, Plaza de la Villa and Paseo del Prado.<\/p>

Naturanda\u2019s guide will help you enjoy the palace\u2019s many years of stories and secrets<\/strong> in an enjoyable and stunning way.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Royal Palace of Madrid<\/strong><\/span> is considered one of the most beautiful palace complexes in the world. Although it is not one of the oldest buildings, as it was built in the second half of the 18th century, it does delight us with its splendour. The impetus for building a huge palace was a fire that consumed the former seat of the Habsburgs, the so-called Old Alcazar<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>

Philip V, who ruled at the time, ordered the creation of a new building of impressive dimensions and interesting interiors. The appearance of the individual rooms was supposedly influenced by the fact that the king came from France and wanted to give the rooms some atmosphere similar to that of the Palace of Versailles. Thus, the royal family moved into the palace for the first time in 1764. Philip V’s successor was given around 2,800 rooms with an ensemble of adjoining buildings and a beautiful garden, some of which, it must be said, have undergone various modifications over the years.<\/p>

This enormous facility was a joint project of four different architects<\/span><\/strong>, who worked on the project in different years. Almost the entire property is made of white stone with marble decorations. The building is centred around a large central courtyard that makes a great impression on anyone who enters it. The entrance to the Royal Palace is dominated by a beautiful light-toned marble staircase, while the artwork on the ceiling depicts Spain’s role as a defender of the Catholic religion. We will also see the image of the coat of arms of the Spanish monarchy, the statue of Charles III, son of Philip V and first inhabitant of the palace. Here you will also see the sculptures of two lions, similar to the sculptures that stand guard outside the Congress of Deputies. The Royal Palace of Madrid also has four Stradivarius instruments, two violins, a viola and a cello. And with a unique and varied collection estimated at approximately 100 million euros. The ensemble was originally a quintet, but two violas disappeared during the Napoleonic Wars and only one was recovered.<\/p>

Today, the Royal Palace has only a representative function, i.e. it is not inhabited by the King of Spain, and its rooms are sometimes used only for important state ceremonies. A great advantage in terms of tourism is that visitors can walk around the palace freely and admire much of it. Visitors can look into more than one royal bedchamber, walk through the Throne Room<\/strong><\/span>, where the collection of thrones is guarded by majestic depictions of lions, and huge chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. You can also exercise your imagination in the Banqueting Hall<\/span><\/strong>, which is a combination of 3 previous rooms, or look for the best photos of your trip in the Hall of Columns. The well-stocked Royal Library also awaits the most demanding visitors, as well as the Carriage Museum and the Armoury, where you can find, among others, the sword of Cortez, as well as the Royal Pharmacy, which resembles the ones you used to see in old movies, i.e. shelves full of brown bottles with stickers and other containers with various medicines. In each of the rooms you can admire colourful frescoes and pictures framed in beautiful frames. In addition, like all palaces, the Madrid palace also has its own gardens, and the Manzanares River flows under the cliff on which the building stands. For those visiting the Royal Palace on the first Wednesday of the month, an additional attraction awaits: the ceremonial changing of the guard in front of the Throne Room (between 12:00 and 13:00).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In our opinion, those who will most enjoy a visit to the Royal Palace or for whom we most recommend this attraction are:<\/p>