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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.
- April 7, 1735
- 1931
- Spain
Mar 30, 2024 · The interiors are nearly as sumptuous as Versailles and Schönbrunn. And almost all the 18th century Baroque and Rococo decor and furnishings are original. On top of that, there’s some artworks by Tiepolo and Goya. And acres of marble, gold gilding, porcelain, and crystal chandeliers.
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. Almost 2 million visitors come every year to discover its rooms, works of art and treasures that are unique in the world.
It comprises over 3000 rooms, including: the Main Staircase, designed by Sabatini with over 70 steps; the Throne Hall featuring a ceiling painted by Tiepolo; the Hall of Halberdiers, which Charles III turned into the Guards Room; the Gasparini Room, with its grand 18 th century decoration on a floral theme; the Royal Chemist's with natural ...
The last king to make his home in the Royal Palace was Alfonso XIII. The vast palace measures 1.5 million square feet (135,000 sq m) and has more than 1,400 rooms.
The staircase, the Hall of Columns, the Banqueting Hall... its rooms boast comprehensive decorative ensembles as a result of royal collecting and patronage. The Royal Armoury, the Royal Library, the General Archives and the Royal Kitchen complete this heritage site that is unique in its kind in Europe.
May 24, 2020 · A. Interior of the Royal Palace of Madrid in art (1 C, 26 F) Collections of the Royal Palace of Madrid (4 C, 5 F) Emperor Carlos V and the Fury (replica in the Royal Palace of Madrid) (6 F) Gala Dining Hall (Royal Palace of Madrid) (11 F) Gasparini Room (Royal Palace of Madrid) (6 F) Hall of Halberdiers (Royal Palace, Madrid) (1 F)
