Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish Royal family. In this case, the king of Spain Juan Carlos I uses the Palace only for official ceremonies, and lives with his family in a more modest Palace.

The Royal Palace was built by order of king Philip V, who wished to have the Palace, the beauty and greatness is not inferior to Versailles. On the Palace project works of the Italian architects Filippo Juvarra, Giovanni Sachetti and Francesco Sabatini, who worked on the final stages of design.

The construction of the Palace lasted from 1738 to 1764, and was completed under king Charles III. The Palace is located on a hillside, so its Foundation stands on a stepped platform with the interior floors. The main entrance to the Palace is on the side of Piazza Armerina, on the southern facade of the building. Here enters the crew of the Royal couple during the ceremonies, there is a changing of the guard every first Wednesday of the month.

The interior of the Palace is amazing splendor and rich decor. Most of the rooms are decorated in the Rococo style. Here you can see the amazing frescoes of outstanding Italian, Spanish, German masters. The walls are adorned with magnificent tapestries, portraits and paintings on the ceiling hung a beautiful crystal chandelier. In rooms is furnished in the Empire style and the Rococo. Here you can also see an amazing collection of Stradivarius violins and a collection of ancient weapons. Particularly interesting is the visit to the Throne room, the Porcelain room, the Royal chapel, the Royal pharmacy and the Armory.

Around the Royal Palace there is a beautiful Park, the Park hosted a very interesting Museum of carriages.

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