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Royal Palace of Madrid
Photo: Carlos Palacios
This Palace is a solemn and monumental building whose immense architectonical beauty is enhanced by the gardens that surround it. It is located in Madrid City Centre.
It was built as an order of the king Felipe V on the ruins of a Muslim Castle and later on the ruins of the Alcázar of Madrid that was destroyed in a fire. It is the official residence of His Majesty the King of Spain and is used for official ceremonies.
Interesting resources
More information
Historical Introduction
Organize your visit
Address and telephone number
Telephone number: +34 914548800
Opening times
1 October to 31 March, Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sundays and Public Holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
1 April to 30 September, Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sundays and Public Holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Palace is closed in case of official ceremonies, 1 and 6 January, 1 May, 25 and 31 December.
Tickets and prices
General Entrance Ticket: 10 € (Guided tour and visit to the Museum of Paintings); 9 € (Guided tour); 8 € (ticket only).
Reduced Price Entry: 6 € (groups organized by a travel agency).
Minimum Price Entry: 3.50 € (people over 65 years old, retired people, pensioners, teachers and member of ICOM (International Council Of Museums), students and children between 5 and 16 years old, members of the European Union, with ID).
Free entry: members of the European Union (Wednesday only), children under 5 years old and visit requested by the Teaching Centres. This entry does not include the visit to the Museum of Paintings.
Services
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