Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid (Calle de Bailén, Madrid) – home to the Kings of Spain (from Carlos III to Alfonso XIII), Madrid’s Royal Palace is now open to the pubic. Though the current royal family doesn’t actually live here, this is still technically their official residence.
Particularly noteworthy rooms include: the Main Staircase, designed by architect Francesco Sabatini with over 70 steps; the Throne Hall featuring a ceiling painted by Tiepolo; the Hall of Halberdiers, Carlos III’s own room; Gasparini Room, with its grand 18th century decoration on a floral theme; the Royal Chemist’s with ceramic pots made by the La Granja factory and the Royal Chapel, which houses a collection of string instruments made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari.
Admission: Adult: 10 € Reduced ticket: 5 €. (Ticket includes admission to the Official Rooms, the Chemist’s, the Royal Armory and Painting Gallery). Free admission: Monday-Thursday, from 3pm to 6pm (October to March) and 6pm to 8pm (April to September), for EU citizens, residents and work permit holders and citizens of Ibero-American countries. Hours: SUMMER (April-September): Monday to Sunday and public holidays: 10am-8pm; WINTER (OCTOBER-MARCH): Monday to Sunday and public holidays, 10am-6pm. The Royal Palace may cancel guided tours on days in which official functions are held.