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Royal Palace of Madrid

Calle Bailen, 28071 Madrid, Spain
34-914-548-800
As featured in 3 days in Madrid
Ranked #8 of 249 attractions in Madrid
4.5 of 5 stars 982 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Description: Luxurious, over-the-top rococo palace with over 2,000 opulently gilded rooms.
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New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Fantastic interiors, and would highly recommend getting the guided tour as that gives access to additional galleries that are worth seeing. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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88 reviews 88 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Magnificent palace oozing with history and containing a horde of art works. Wondered about the morality of this home for one family while the peasants lived in hovels! But if it was not built we would not have seen it. More

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Park City, Utah
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is the current palace for the King and Queen of Spain. It is beautiful! Wonderful audio tour in several languages. Excellent temporary exhibits as well. Well worth the time. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Steeped in history and provides a fascinating look at the history of the royal family of yesteryear. Very well organised and thought out tour, and well worth the visit. More

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East Grinstead, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

It's already quite an impressive palace from the outside - but inside, it is breathtaking. Okay, it's all a bit toooo much gold and silk tapestry for my taste - but the wealth accumulated by the Spanish Royals all those years ago is reflected very well. Ps.: No taking photos, they are very strict about it and will make you... More

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Alexandria, Egypt
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Palacio Real is one of the best royal palaces I ever visited in my life. Additionally, it has lot of famous paintings. There is a gift store in the palace as well. You can enjoy the palace and a nice view fo Madrid there More

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bronx
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

It was a bit crowned but too be expected. The area was beautiful. Can't wait to visit again. More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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135 reviews 135 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
156 helpful votes 156 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The largest palace in Western Europe... stunning! More than 2000 rooms, a huge courtyard, and a private garden with unmatched views of the city. More

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20 reviews 20 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Went to the palace on a day and walked past thinking we wuld come back tomorrow when we had more time, after all the queue wasnt too long. The next day the queue was about a 45 minute wait. Was worth the wait. Pick your times, by time we got in there was only a 10 min wait. The palace... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Brilliant building and great architecture. Well worth seeing but I wouldn't want to pay the council tax! More

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