Palacio Real

Admission	7Eur; 5,50 Eur for students children and senior citizens.
Hours	The palace is open to tourists daily from 9am to 6pm and on Sundays from 9am to 3pm.
Website	www.patrimonionacional.es

Madrid's Royal Palace was built in the 18th century by the Bourbons. It is an elaborate and extravagant structure, both inside and out, that can take more than one day to view. Added up, there are more than 200 separate balconies, 44 sets of stairs and over 100 doors - all painstaking and intricately decorated. Tapestries from the Royal Factory of Tapestries and frescoes created by master artists adorn the ceilings and rooms, and the palace's gardens are immaculately groomed. The Farmacia Real (the Royal Pharmacy) has medicine jars and equipment on display for the public, while the Armeria Royal (Royal Armory) displays an impressive collection of 16th and 17th century weapons and royal suits of armor. In addition, works of art from renowned Spanish artist Francisco de Goya are also on display.
The royal family no longer resides in the palace, but because of its beautiful decor and grandeur, it is still used to host official receptions and galas.