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   How big is the Royal Palace of Madrid?

   • The Royal Palace of Madrid ( Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. The palace has 135,000 m 2 (1,450,000 sq ft) of floor space and contains 3,418 rooms. It is the largest functioning royal palace in Europe.

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   Where does the Spanish royal family live in Madrid?

   • Royal Palace of Madrid, large 18th-century palace in downtown Madrid that is the official residence of the Spanish royal family, although the family lives in the Palacio de la Zarzuela on the outskirts of the city. The Royal Palace is used for state functions, and parts of it are open to the public.

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   How many rooms does the Royal Palace of Madrid have?

   • South façade. The Royal Palace of Madrid ( Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. The palace has 135,000 m 2 (1,450,000 sq ft) of floor space and contains 3,418 rooms.

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   Is Madrid's Royal Palace still a king's home?

   • Home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, 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.

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   • The Palace is located on a previous Moorish castle. The Royal Palace of Madrid was commissioned in the 18th century by Philip V. It is on the site of the old Moorish Alcázar fortress.
   • The interior of the Palace is over-the-top. The interior of this palace is outstanding because of the art and lavish materials used to decorate the rooms.
   • The Palace was built by Muhammad I. The original palace was built by Muhammad I Umayyad Emir of Cordoba, between 860 and 880. He used it as an outpost during his reign.
   • The palace was destroyed by fire. In 1734, the royal palace was destroyed by a fire that originated in the room of Jean Ranc, a French painter. There were delays in putting out the fire because the locals thought the warning bells were a call for prayers.

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   The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family at the city of Madrid, although now used only for state ceremonies. The palace has 135,000 m 2 (1,450,000 sq ft) of floor space and contains 3,418 rooms.

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   Royal Palace of Madrid, large 18th-century palace in downtown Madrid that is the official residence of the Spanish royal family, although the family lives in the Palacio de la Zarzuela on the outskirts of the city. The Royal Palace is used for state functions, and parts of it are open to the public.

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   • The Royal Palace is located in the heart of Madrid. The Royal Palace of Madrid is located on the western edge of the historic center of the city. It’s situated on the east bank of the Manzanares River and just a few hundred meters to the west of the “Plaza Mayor,” a public square that used to be the center of the city.
   • It’s the biggest palace in Europe, and it’s huge. The Royal Palace in Madrid is the biggest functioning palace in Europe. It’s literally huge as it consists of a total of 3,418 separate rooms and halls and has a total floor area of 135,000 square meters (1,450,000 square feet).
   • It’s the Royal Family’s official residence, but they don’t live there. One of the most interesting Royal Palace of Madrid facts is that the palace is the official residence of the Spanish Royal family, but they don’t actually live there.
   • The palace was built on the site of a 9th-century Alcázar. One of the most fascinating Royal Palace of Madrid facts is that a stronghold was erected on the site it sits on as early as the 9th century.

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   Mar 30, 2024 · Discover the Royal Palace in Madrid with this ultimate guide. Explore opulent halls, history-steeped rooms, architectural marvels, and stunning artworks within one of Europe's most majestic palaces.

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   The Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest in Western Europe and one of the largest in the world. With over 135,000 square metres and 3,418 rooms, it has witnessed centuries of Spanish history. It is one of the few official seat of a Head of State that is open to the public.

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   Information. Home to the Kings of Spain from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, 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, Emir Mohamed I chose Magerit (the city's Arabic name) as ...