Palacio Real

Impressive collection of furniture and paintings

Address:

Calle Bailén - San Ildefonso
28071 - Plaza Mayor, Ópera & Sol
Madrid

Nearest Bus or Train:

Líneas 5 y 2 (Estación Ópera)

Open Hours:

Apr-Sep: 9a-6p M-Sa, 9a-3p Su, Oct-Mar: 9:30a-5p M-Sa, 9a-2p Su

This former royal residence houses a fantastic collection of paintings (Velázquez, Caravaggio and Goya), sculpture, furniture, tapestries, glassware, gold and silverware, medals, porcelain and musical instruments. It is well worth visiting the rooms decorated by Gasparini as well as the Royal Pharmacy, the Library, and the Royal Armoury. King Felipe V commissioned the Italian architect Sabatini to design the palace, and work was carried out betwween 1738-1770.

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