CATEGORY | Royal Palaces & Convents |

EXPERIENCE | Essential Madrid |

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN | Architecture | Classical Art | History |

 

Madrid Original ®’s approach for guided visits to the Royal Palace is different from the classical “the-palace-has-2800-rooms”. Instead, our guided tours explain why a specific architecture and decoration were chosen for the main residence of Spanish kings.

We will learn how history, politics and the character of kings inspired works of art and determined their formal aspect. 

The political symbolisms of its architecture will be disclosed within the frame of the historical context. You will learn a lot about Spanish history, but even more about the way history shapes art.

The lavishly decorated state rooms and the works of art contained in them will become meaningful when old Spanish court protocol is evoked. Juvarra, Sachetti, Giaquinto, Tiepolo, Mengs and Goya will be seen as faithful interpreters of their kings propaganda.

And the Royal Armoury will be understood as Madrid’s first historical museum, since it was already instituted as such by Philip II.

If you wish this private guided tour of Madrid’s Royal Palace, fill the form and we will contact you. We recommend a two hours guided tour.