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Royal Palace of Madrid

Calle Bailen, 28071 Madrid, Spain (Centro)
34-914-548-800
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As featured in 3 days in Madrid
Ranked #11 of 288 attractions in Madrid
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Description: Luxurious, over-the-top rococo palace with over 2,000 opulently gilded rooms.
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
12 attraction reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I really recommend anyone in Madrid to do the Royal Palace tour as it is quite interesting and offers a different, calm side to the buzzing city that is Madrid. Even if you're not a massive fan of art or architecture etc, you will enjoy this short tour. I would recommend the audio guide only if you deem it entirely... More

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Austin, Texas
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I was in shock and awe at the opulence of the palace and the decor -need to go back to my Spanish history class. It was very much worth the price of admittance and don't miss the Pharmacy!

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

It was great to visit the Royal palace in Madrid, went on a sunday afternoon, and luckily not a long queue to enter, its beautiful inside, to visit the different Royal rooms for the different Royal activities, the decor has been maintained very well.you cant click photos in many areas.

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Geneva, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

For 10 euros you get to see some of the most lavish marble and woodwork I've ever seen. Also worth seeing the huge gun at the end of the armory tour. Seriously, that's the longest rifle I've ever seen in my life.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

An impressive palace, plenty to see, not overpriced at 10euros, make sure that you visit the Armoury

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London, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

A gorgeous attraction not to be missed, very near the centre. Price per person was very reasonable and they did a good job of making sure it was never over crowded and there was not waits. It was nice to be able to take it all in in peace! Beautifully maintained palace with great views and the surrounding parks and... More

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Bangkok
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Magnificent and a reminder of the time when the Spanish fleet ruled the world. The palace rooms have been kept in a pretty good state.

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Marbella, Spain
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

This palace really impressed me. My mound felt open several times during the walk through the palace. The rooms are wonderfull, spacious and just incredible. I didn't expect this wealth, it's overloaded with gold and so much space. Difficult to understand nobody's living there!

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

This is a great place to visit when in Madrid. The queues were not too bad, and the entrance fee was an acceptable price. In the main body of the palace, the rooms are stunning, with ornate decorations and beautiful furniture. However, don't stop there! Through the courtyard you can get into other buildings, such as the armoury. This room... More

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Madrid, Spain
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

The place is gorgeous and impressive. It's easy to go. U can walk and discover the garden just behind.

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