Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid occupies the site of the former Alcázar, which was destroyed by fire in 1734. Philip V commissioned Filippo Juvarra’s design; after Juvarra’s death, Giambattista Sacchetti adapted the project. Construction began in 1738. Charles III became the first monarch to live in the new palace, taking up residence in 1764.
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The Royal Palace of Madrid occupies the site of the former Alcázar, which was destroyed by fire in 1734. Philip V commissioned Filippo Juvarra’s design; after Juvarra’s death, Giambattista Sacchetti adapted the project. Construction began in 1738. Charles III became the first monarch to live in the new palace, taking up residence in 1764.
Eintrag
- Object type under review
- Spanien
Redaktionelle Einordnung
Editorial interpretation: The replacement of a destroyed palace, the adaptation of an architectural design and the arrival of a monarch are separate events. Reading them together makes the building a sequence of decisions rather than a single historical moment.
Besuchsempfehlung
Use Patrimonio Nacional’s current visitor information to plan the particular rooms or areas you wish to see. Check admission arrangements and any changes caused by official use before travelling. The historical account does not guarantee that every part of the palace is open.
Lage und Besuch
Bestätigen Sie aktuelle Öffnungszeiten, Zugangsbedingungen und Reservierungen direkt beim Ort. Diese Angaben folgen dem Quelldatensatz.
Quellen & Credits
Quelldatensatz: Patrimonio Nacional — Royal Collections Gallery, building history
Quelldatensatz: Wikidata identity
Quelldatensatz: Wikimedia Commons photograph and licence
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