{"id":62800,"date":"2025-07-16T14:02:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturanda.com\/?page_id=62800"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:50:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T12:50:46","slug":"guided-visit-of-royal-palace-of-madrid-in-small-group","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/naturanda.com\/en\/guided-visit-of-royal-palace-of-madrid-in-small-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided visit of the Royal Palace of Madrid in Small Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Royal Palace of Madrid
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Enjoy a guided tour of Madrid's majestic Royal Palace in a small group<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Exploring Madrid<\/strong> means discovering each and every one of its corners<\/strong> and emblematic places<\/strong>. One of the most outstanding is the majestic Royal Palace<\/strong>, an essential visit<\/strong> full of history<\/strong>, art<\/strong> and beauty<\/strong>. Discover this monument<\/strong> on our guided tour<\/strong> in a small group (8 people maximum)<\/strong>, in a unique and memorable<\/strong> way.<\/p>

This impressive building<\/strong> stands out for its enormous dimensions: it covers 199,000 m\u00b2<\/strong> and houses 3,478 rooms<\/strong>, making it the largest royal palace in Western Europe<\/strong>. It was ordered to be built by King Philip V<\/strong> in the 18th century<\/strong>, after the fire that destroyed the old Royal Alcazar<\/strong> in 1734.<\/p>

In addition to its size, the Royal Palace<\/strong> dazzles with its wealth of artistic details<\/strong>: frescoed ceilings<\/strong>, marble floors<\/strong>, antique clocks<\/strong> and spectacular chandeliers<\/strong> that adorn every room. Each room is an artistic jewel<\/strong>, reflecting the different historical styles<\/strong> that have accompanied the history of the Spanish monarchy<\/strong>.<\/p>

During the visit we will also admire the collection of musical instruments<\/strong>, including the famous Stradivarius Palatinos<\/strong>, as well as works related to painting<\/strong>, sculpture<\/strong> and tapestry<\/strong>. Spain<\/strong> has been the cradle of great artists and this is reflected in the State rooms<\/strong>, which are open to the public so that they can be appreciated in all their magnitude.<\/p>

Through this tour, our Naturanda guide<\/strong> will immerse you in centuries of history<\/strong> and curiosities<\/strong>, making your cultural experience in Madrid<\/strong> both entertaining and enriching<\/strong>.<\/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>