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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 996 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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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Liked the tour but photography not allowed which is a shame More

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Portsmouth
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Interesting and opulent palace. Worth visiting but was extremely annoyed at not being provided with a map that you only got when you paid the extra for the audio guide. I even offered to buy the map but was not allowed. However, I enjoyed the visit after I had got over my frustration!! More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We did not take the guided tour but did visit the Palace. It is a very impressive and gorgeous palace. If you are in that area, stop by to visit it. Very impressive! More

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New Jersey
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

thsi Place was very nice.. however I been to Versilles in France and after you seen Versilles ..it is hard to e wow by anything else ..but the throne room was very inpresive More

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Los Angeles
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We saw many Cathedrals and churches in Spain. I loved the Palace because it was the only one that was furnished which gave us more info about the culture and history. More

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Utrecht
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Good overview of the history, it will take you approx. two hours to see the area... More

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richmond
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

One of the best Royal Palace visits in Europe. Splendid place. More

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NJ
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149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Take the guided tour, which is very much worth-while. The "WOW" factor certainly is present in every room throughout your visit. Is this what our world is heading for? A society where a very few live in this kind of luxury while the workers go jobless, homeless and hungry? Sorry, but for going off on a tangent, but those are... More

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Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

An impressive site, fascinating and intricate woodwork and decor. Do NOT miss the armory, on the west end of the courtyard, down a flight of stairs. The collection of suits of armor and various weaponry from the 14th century is wonderful. More

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New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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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