With an extension of 135,000 square meters and 3,418 rooms, we are facing the largest Royal Palace in Western Europe and one of the largest in the world. Yes, the impressive Royal Palace of Madrid (or also known as the Palacio de Oriente) has the prestige of holding the aforementioned titles, and no wonder.
Created by order of King Felipe V, using the location of the Real Alcázar that was practically completely destroyed by a devastating fire, its construction began in 1738, ending the work in 1764, and being released as the official residence of Kings by Carlos III. . Despite the fact that it is currently listed as the official residence of the King in Spain, the last monarch to inhabit it was Alfonso XIII, being used in the Second Republic as the residence of Manuel Azaña, who was actually the last head of state to inhabit it.
In the updated one, if we visit the Royal Palace we will find a great artistic richness, where canvases by Francisco de Goya, Velázquez or frescoes by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo or Corrado Giaquinto decorate the walls of the Palace. It is also worth noting the furniture, silverware, watches or porcelain that we will find on our visit. Without a doubt, the Royal Palace is worth a visit, where in addition to visiting a piece of Spanish history, you can get lost in the Plaza de Oriente, the Sabatini Gardens or the Campo del Moro Gardens.