The palace itself contains furniture, tapestries, paintings and ceramics as well as other important works of art and frescos by Tiépolo. Velázquez, Goya, Giordano and Mengs are all represented here amongst the dozens of valuable tapestries and paintings, making the palace one of Europe’s most important museums and receiving more than 880,000 visitors in 2006.

It remains open to the public almost year round except on the days of official ceremonies and receptions, although the public can only access certain areas. It is located on Bailén street, and the nearest Metro station is Opera.

Opening hours are as follows:-
– October to March: Monday to Saturday from 9,30am to 5pm, Sundays and holidays, 9am to 2pm
– April to September: Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, Sundays and holidays, 9am to 3pm
– Closed for official acts, 1st & 6th January, 1st & 15th May, 12th October, 9th November and 25th December.
Entrance to this monument is free with the Madrid Card.

It is possible to take a guided tour of this magnificent monument.

The palace gardens, called the Campo del Moro, are also worth visiting, as is the square nearby. The Plaza de Oriente takes its name from its location – to the east of the palace, and contains several sculptures of the precious Spanish monarchs. Just across this beautiful plaza stands the Royal Theatre.

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