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.
Fiche
- Object type under review
- Espagne
Lecture éditoriale
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.
Conseils de visite
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.
Localisation et visite
Confirmez les horaires, les conditions d’accès et les réservations auprès du lieu lui-même. Ces indications suivent la notice source.
Sources et crédits
Notice source : Patrimonio Nacional — Royal Collections Gallery, building history
Notice source : Wikidata identity
Notice source : Wikimedia Commons photograph and licence
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