About this site
The monumental official residence of Spain's monarchy, used for state ceremonies and open for visits to its historic rooms and Royal Armoury.
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Castles & Palaces
Royal Palace of Madrid
Madrid · Spain
ESPTicket required40.4180° N · 3.7143° WRoyal Palace
Visit today
- Opening hours
- Apr–Sep Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Last entry
- One hour before closing
- Time to allow
- About 45 minutes for the State Rooms; Royal Armoury about 30 minutes
Tickets & entry
- Tickets
- Yes; advance online purchase recommended because capacity is limited
Getting there
- Public transport
- Metro L2/L5 Ópera; buses 3, 25, 39, 148; commuter rail Príncipe Pío.
- Accessibility
- Accessible for people with reduced mobility; wheelchairs available.
Know before you go
- House rules
- Personal photography without flash is permitted except where prohibited; tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted.
Record status
- Selection
- canonical anchor selected
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Map & location
Plaza de Oriente, 28013 Madrid, Spain
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