Description:
- 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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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +34 91 547 5350
- fax: +34 91 542 6947
- send email
Address:
- Calle de Bailén
- Plaza de Oriente
- Madrid 28013
Neighborhood:
Plaza Mayor, Ópera & Sol/Gran ViaHours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 9am-3pm
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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