Royal Palace of Madrid
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The Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest in Western Europe and one of the largest in the world. Its more than 135,000 square meters and 3,418 rooms have witnessed centuries of Spanish history. It is one of the few official residences for Heads of State that is open to the public. Almost 2 million visitors come every year to discover its corners, its works of art and its unique treasures in the world.
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•November 12, 2021
18th century palace for state occasions as well as guided tours through halls full of works of art and antiques.
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The Palacio Real is the successor to the Moorish Alcazar that burned down in 1734 and was built on behalf of King Felipe V. However, it was King Carlos III who was the first to move into the palace 23 years later. Of the 2,800 halls and rooms in the palace, about 50 can be visited. Every first Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon there is a changing of the guard.
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