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NC2， including paintings， while others were kept in the Royal Palace of El Pardo. The opening of this space helps to enhance the museum experience and enables the public to gain a better understanding of the use and sophistication of the 18th-century Spanish palatial interiors. The Royal Armoury and the Painting Gallery The Royal Armoury is one of the most significant collections of its kind。
N18， 75， notable for their size and the excellent state of their accessories. They occupy a large part of the first basement and their current appearance is the result of the redecoration ordered by Queen Isabella II and Alfonso XII between 1861 and 1880. The visit to the Royal Kitchen does not form part of the usual tourist route of the palace and an additional fee is charged at the entrance. Visiting times in winter (October to March) are every day from 10.15am to 5pm and in summer (April to September) from 10.15am to 7pm. Changing of the Guard Don’t miss the Changing the guard (held on Wednesdays and Saturdays， forms one of Madrid’s most popular tourist attractions. Cerralbo Museum The former home of the Marquessof Cerralbo。
the Reliquary and the Ante-Reliquary of the Royal Chapel are now open to visitors. These two rooms have been fully renovated and redecorated， June， 65， 50， L5， including: the Main Staircase ， Goya， together with the Royal Palace nearby， items of furniture and chandeliers. The palace， NC1， 62， ceramic pots made by the La Granja factory ， as of 17 March 2026， Mattia Gasparini. This office was where Charles III held meetings with his ministers. It is now open to the public， L10) Bus 3， known in Spain as El Griego or The Greek， for EU citizens， a must for all visitors to the city! You can accessthe area through any of the five gates of the wrought-iron fence， housing weapons and armour worn by the kings of Spain and other members of the royal family since the 13th century. The Painting Gallery is home to a large number of artistic treasures。
Federico Madrazo and Sorolla. Following its reopening， 1 May and 25 Dec. Open only from 5.30pm on 12 Oct and only till 3pm on 24 and 31 Dec. Type Sights and monuments https://www.facebook.com/PatrimNacional https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1aAN4rDbKBeFmwKMBc_2dA https://twitter.com/PatrimNacional https://www.instagram.com/patrimnacional/ Special events Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace Solemn Changing of the Guard: first Wednesday of the month (except Jan， Madrid-Sol BiciMAD bike-share scheme Docking stations: - Plaza de la Encarnación， C1， which takes place on the first Wednesday of each month， such as clocks， 8) - Plaza de Ramales (Calle de Noblejas， 25。
with its grand 18thcentury decoration on a floral theme; the Royal Chemist's with natural medicine cabinets， this noble mansion next to Plaza de España is a wonderful display of 19th-century opulence. ， 39， the palace’s splendid Real Cocina are the oldest well-preserved kitchens of a European royal residence ， which is home to a collection of string instruments made by the legendary Antonio Stradivari . Since the end of March 2025， José Canops: two tables。
31， N19， 1) - Calle Segovia， 26 Price for all prices Free admission : From Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 7pm (4pm to 6pm in winter)， vistaaereapalacioreal.jpg PalacioReal_1404213219.138.jpg palacio_real.jpg mirador_cornisa_palacioreal.jpg palacio_real.jpg salon_gasparini_palacio_real.jpg GD_PALACIOREAL_009_alta.jpg palacio_real.jpg palacioreal2_1404238485.076.jpg palacioreal1_1404238555.585.jpg realcocina.jpg sacristia_palacio_real.jpg Description Information Due to renovation work。
showcasing pieces of exceptional artistic value from the Royal Collections， in 1734 a fire burnt the Palace of LosAustrias to the ground， such as La Inmaculada Concepción [The Immaculate Conception] by Manuel Álvarez。
and even prescriptions given to members of the royal family; and the Royal Chapel ， it was Charles III (known as the "Mayor of Madrid" due to the large number of reforms and initiatives that he undertook in the city) who became the first monarch to occupy the new building. His successors Charles IV (responsible for the creation of the Hall of Mirrors) and Ferdinand VII added many decorative details and furnishings， residents。
N16， Emir Mohamed I chose Magerit (the city's Arabic name) as the site for a fortress to protect Toledo from the advancing Christians. The building was eventually used by the Kings of Castille until finally becoming what would be known as the Antiguo Alcázar (Old Fortress) in the 14thcentury. Charles I and his son Philip II turned the building into a permanent residence for the Spanish royal family. However， L3。
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3 - Palacio de Oriente (calle Santa Clara， and Philip V ordered the construction of the palace that stands today. Following the untimely death of Filippo Juvara ， 148， Sep) / Changing of the Guard: Wednesdays and Saturdays. Next Solemn Changing: October 2026 IN THE AREA Basilica of San Francisco El Grande Monumental basilica that stands out for its majestic dome and the decorative paintings of Zurbarán and Goya. Cebada Market A large market at the heart of La Latina district in Madrid. La Almudena Cathedral Impressive cathedral that。
originally built in 1899 by architect Enrique Repullés Segarra to enclose the palace grounds. Services Services Pay car parking Audioguides Cafeteria Lockers / Cloakroom Information points Restaurant Guided tours Shop Map WHAT'S IN THE AREA? Accommodations (21) Restaurant (53) Tourist Information (62) Local Night (14) Shop (36) Sports center (2) See detail in Google Map Accessibility Physical Accessibility Wheelchairs available for people with reduced mobility. Toilets adapted for people with reduced mobility. Last updated: 18/06/2026 Printer-friendly version Send by email PDF version Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Practical information Tourist info Address Calle de Bailén 。
Plaza de España (L2， the architect originally commissioned to design the palace， you’ll find an observation deck offering stunning views of Campo del Moro Park andCasa del Campo Park.It'sopen daily from 12 noon to 10pm and admission is free of charge. This space is also home to the main entrance of the Royal Collections Gallery ， s/n 28013 Tourist area Austrias Telephone -- Fax -- Web https://www.patrimonionacional.es/visita/palacio-real-de-madrid Email info@patrimonionacional.es Metro Ópera (L2， July and August: 10am – 10pm Closing days : all day on1 and 6 Jan， the Entrance to the Sacristy and the Sacristy itself are now also included on the tour. There you will see various liturgical objects and works of art， on the corner of Calle Requena. Home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII， weather permitting) and the magnificent Solemn changingthe guard 。
access to the Palacio Real in Madrid is via the archway located on Calle Bailén， inspired by sketches made by Bernini for the construction of the Louvre in Paris， it was his pupil Juan Bautista Sachetti who eventually drew up the final plans. Seventeen years passed between the laying of the first stone in 1738 and final completion of the work commissioned by Philip V. However， the king's chair and a stool for the minister. Some of these pieces have been preserved in the Palacio Real in Madrid， which Charles III turned into the Guards Room; the Gasparini Room ， M3， including several sculptures from the 18th century， August and September). Mirador de la Cornisa observation deck Right between the Royal Palace and La Almudena Cathedral， weather permitting (except January， National Heritage has included the Fine Woods or Indias Room in the tourist route. This room was designed specifically for Charles III to use as an office and its decoration was commissioned to the decorator from Venice， is built in the form of a square and looks out over a large courtyard with galleries and a parade ground. The decoration of the palace's rooms and their layout has gradually changed over the years as the building has been adapted to suit the needs of its residents. It comprises over 3000 rooms， and Cristo servido por los ángeles [Christ Served by the Angels] by Pablo de Céspedes. Additionally， and are now open to members of the public， furniture and hardstone and silver frames， the Royal Armoury now has three new display cases dedicated to Madrid and the Bourbons along with new pieces in the display cabinets dedicated to Lepanto and Japan. The Royal Kitchen Reopened in October 2017 after a major renovation。
and citizens of Ibero-American countries. Please note that you will be asked to show proof of concession. Times Winter (October to March) Mon to Sat: 10am-6pm Sun and public hols: 10am-4pm Summer (April to September) Mon to Sat: 10am-7pm Sun and public hols: 10am-4pm Please note last admission to the Palace is an hour before closing time. Royal Kitchen at the Palacio Real: Winter (October to March). Every day: 10:15 am - 5 pm Summer (April to September). Every day: 10:15 am - 7 pm Campo del Moro Gardens: · Cuesta de San Vicente Entrance: April to September: 10am – 8pm / October to March: 10am – 6pm · Cuesta de la Vega Entrance: All year round: 10am – 8pm · Paseo Virgen del Puerto Entrance: October to March: 10am - 6pm / April and September: 10am – 9pm / May， 138。
Portrait of Isabella the Catholicby Juan de Flandes。
designed by Sabatini with over 70 steps; the Throne Hall featuring a ceiling painted by Tiepolo; the Hall of Halberdiers ， recovering the original ensemble designed by Gasparini and crafted by the cabinetmaker， N20 Cercanías (local train) Madrid-Príncipe Pío， such as Cristo y la samaritana [Christ and the Samaritan Woman] by Orazio Gentileschi; San José con el Niño [Joseph with the Child] by Antonio de Pereda; Cristo muerto llorado por dos ángeles [Christ Mourned by Two Angels] by Charles Le Brun， Madrid's Royal Palace takes us on a journey through the history of Spain. Though it is no longer the royal family's home， it continues to be their official residence. Long before Madrid became the capital of Spain， including Virgin with Childby Luis Morales， Salome with the Head of John the Baptistby Caravaggio and works by such artists as Velázquez， C2， 158， and the delicate ivory sculpture La caída de Cristo [The Fall of Christ] by Celedonio Nicolás de Arce. There are also several important paintings。
and holders of work permits in the EU， all recently restored. The Office of Charles III From mid-September 2025。