When in Madrid, there’s no place more opulent or more luxurious to visit than the Royal Palace of Madrid. The largest royal palace in western Europe, the Royal Palace of Madrid was built during the mid-1700s to replace the Moorish Alcázar fortress-palace after it burned down in the fire of 1734. Built for the use of King Philip V, the best way to fully appreciate the palace is to step into its halls. Royal collections and frescoes adorning the palace walls are nothing short of sublime, and works by geniuses like Caravaggio, Goya and Velázquez can also be found there. The palace is also the only place in the world to see a string quartet of Stradivarius instruments in addition to a spectacular display of tapestries, porcelain, watches, and silverware. You can even gaze upon the Royal Armory, which houses Charles V’s personal weapons.
Calle Bailen, Madrid, Spain 28071, Phone: +3-49-14-54-88-00
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