Museum
Prado Museum
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Palace · Spain · Community of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
A vast eighteenth-century royal palace with over a thousand rooms, used today for state ceremonies.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Royal Palace of Madrid matters
The Royal Palace is the official residence of the Spanish monarch, though the royal family actually lives elsewhere. It is used for state occasions and is open to visitors, who walk through gilded halls, ceilings painted by great artists and a throne room that glitters. Look out over the gardens and the plains beyond from the terraces. It is among the largest royal palaces in Europe, so be selective.
Talking points
- The palace is still used for official state ceremonies.
- Its throne room has ceilings painted by Giambattista Tiepolo.
- The Sabatini Gardens next to it are free to enter and a pleasant place to rest.
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