Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family. At the same time, the King of Spain Juan Carlos I uses the palace only for official ceremonies, and lives with his family in a modest palace.

The Royal Palace was built by order of King Philip V, who wished to have a palace, beauty and grandeur of not conceding Versailles. The project worked Palace Italian architects Filippo Juvarra and Giovanni Sacchetti and Francesco Sabatini, who worked on the final stages of design.

Construction of the palace lasted from 1738 to 1764, and was completed under King Charles III. The palace is located on a hillside, so it is the foundation on stepped platforms with internal overlap. The main entrance to the palace is from the Armory Square, on the south facade of the building. It enters the carriage royal couple during ceremonies, there is a change of guard every first Wednesday of the month.

The interiors of the palace striking splendor and rich decor. Most of the rooms decorated in the rococo style. Here you can see the amazing frescoes by famous Italian, Spanish, German masters. The walls are decorated with magnificent tapestries, portraits and paintings on the ceilings hang beautiful crystal chandeliers. In the rooms is furnished in the Empire style and the Rococo. You can also see an amazing collection of Stradivarius violins and a collection of ancient weapons. Particularly interesting will visit the throne room, Porcelain Room, the Royal Chapel, the Royal Armoury and Pharmacy.

Around the Royal Palace, a beautiful park, the park is situated extremely interesting Museum of coaches.

Every day, except days of official ceremonies, the Royal Palace is open to visitors.