Palace · Madrid, Spain
Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies. Built 1735.
Photo: Tim Adams via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1735 |
| Architect | Filippo Juvarra, Francesco Sabatini |
| Area | Area: 0.135 km² |
| Coordinates | 40.4181° N, 3.7142° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Royal Palace of Madrid is known for
The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies.
About Royal Palace of Madrid
The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies. With over 135,000 m2 (1,450,000 sq ft) of floor space and 3,418 rooms, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the largest palace in Western Europe, the largest royal palace in Europe, and among the largest palaces in the world. The palace is located on Bailén Street in the western part of central Madrid, east of the Manzanares River, and is accessible from Ópera metro station.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Royal Palace of Madrid website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) · Madrid, Spain · 9.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Royal Palace of Madrid?
The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spanish: Palacio Real de Madrid) is the official residence of the Spanish royal family and is used primarily for state ceremonies.
Where is Royal Palace of Madrid located?
Royal Palace of Madrid is in Madrid, Spain. Its coordinates are 40.4181° N, 3.7142° W.
How do I get to Royal Palace of Madrid?
The nearest town is Madrid, and the nearest airport is Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD), about 8.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Royal Palace of Madrid built?
Royal Palace of Madrid was built 1735.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Palace_of_Madrid — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171517 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.patrimonionacional.es/visita/palacio-real-de-madrid — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.