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Next, the third top most visited cities in Spain is the Palacio Real. The Palacio Real or also known as Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the King of Spain although it is only used for state ceremonies. The Royal Palace was built between 1738 to 1755 and King Carlos III took up residence in the palace in 1764. It is located next to the equally beautiful Plaza de Oriente square. It may come as surpirse to our readers to learn that Madrid's Royal Palace is the largest royal palace in Western Europe.
It was built on the site of the old Alcázar, the Moorish castle destroyed by fire in 1734, but the site has been occupied since the 10th century by the Moors, who having named the city's Manzanares river al-Magrit ("source of water"), referred to the area as Mayrit which became Magerit, then Madrid. The old city walls around this area may still be seen. The palace itself contains furniture, tapestries, paintings and ceramics as well as other important works of art and frescos by Tiépolo. Velázquez, Goya, Giordano and Mengs are all represented here amongst the dozens of valuable tapestries and paintings, making the palace one of Europe's most important museums and receiving more than 880,000 visitors in 2006.
What is the opening time?
For you all who are willing to travel or visit to The Palacio Real, you need to know the opening time of the palace. So I have search and share it in this entry. As for all you know, it remains open to the public almost year round except on the days of official ceremonies and receptions, although the public can only access certain areas. It is located on Bailén street, and the nearest Metro station is Opera.
Opening hours are as follows:-
- October to March: Monday to Saturday from 9,30am to 5pm, Sundays and holidays, 9am to 2pm
- April to September: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, Sundays and holidays, 9am to 3pm
- Closed for official acts, 1st & 6th January, 1st & 15th May, 12th October, 9th November and 25th December.
Entrance to this monument is free with the Madrid Card.
What is there to see at Palacio Real?
At Palacio Real, it is very breathtaking by you just walking around the outside of the Royal Palace is impressive. You will know the definition of unique as there is a vast courtyard behind elegant iron fencing. To the side of the courtyard is an unexpected and stunning view across the countryside beyond. It's as if Madrid just stops and the fields and trees start. On a clear day this panoramic view is breathtaking.
How to get to Palacio Real?
If you arrive at the metro station at Opera, it is about 5 minutes walk to the entrance of the palace, although you will see it after about 2 minutes walk. Alternatively, if you are coming from the centre, around the Plaza Mayor, then you can follow Calle Mayor directly to the palace, which shouldn't take more than 15 minutes.
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