Palace Profile: Royal Palace of Madrid

Location: Madrid, Kingdom of Spain
Built: 1738 to 1755
Architects: Filippo Juvarra, Giovanni Battista Sacchetti
Commissioned By: Felipe V of Spain
Style: Baroque / Neoclassical
Rooms: 3,000 plus
On The Palace Grounds: Sabatini Gardens, Campo del Moro Gardens, Royal Armoury of Madrid, Royal Pharmacy
Current Owner: The Spanish State
Current Use: State ceremonies hosted by the Royal Family
Fun Fact: The palace sits on the site of the Royal Alcázar of Madrid which burnt down in 1734

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