Visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid!
Madrid is the capital city of Spain and is full of treasures to explore like the Royal Palace of Madrid. In Spanish, it’s known as Palacio Real de Madrid. It is the official residence of the Royal Family, but they don’t actually live here. Today, the Palace is mostly used for state ceremonies. Right next to the Royal Palace is Madrid’s Cathedral that was completed in 1994! The Palace is also just a short walk from other famous Spanish squares like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
The current location of the palace is located on the site of a 9th century Moorish Alcázar, (Muslim fortress), after it burned in 1734. King Felipe V decided to construct a new Royal Palace on the same site. During this time, the palace was also known as “Palacio Nacional”. The palace was built in the form of a square and was inspired by sketches made by Bernini he construction of the Louvre in Paris. The palace is made up of over 3,000 rooms, which makes it one of Europe’s largest castles and is now filled with multiple artworks and antiques.
Read about the history of this Royal Palace and what to see while visiting this Spanish treasure on the Treasures of Traveling website.
