Royal Palace

The Royal Palace, Madrid is used, although not owned, by the king of Spain for state ceremonies. The Palacio Real was built on the site of a former fortress that got scorched in 1734. The construction of the Royal Palace was done over a period of 26 years. On a visit to the Palace, the visitor gets to see 50 rooms out of 2800 rooms. The foyer is located to the south of the Royal Palace. The parade ground is accessible once you pay the entrance fees. With the imposing structure, one is surprised to see the array of architectural styles that decorate the rooms.

Nothing, however, can prepare you for the Gasparini Room of the Royal Palace, Madrid. Named after its creator, Matteo Gasparini, this room is both fascinating as well as overwhelming. It was used by Charles III both as a reception room as well as a dressing room. The architectural splendor here is so intricate that work was completed not until 14 years after Charles’ death. The baroque style covers the walls of the Gasparini Room of the Royal Palace in silk and gold and silver embroidery. The haunting and earthy feel of this room make the stylized vines cling to its walls delivering nourishment to the creepers.

The other attraction of the Royal Palace is the Throne Room whose structural design is combined with the glossy surface of the porcelain which makes it extremely photogenic. Charles III had the Royal Porcelain factory create ceramics for the Throne Room. They adorn every inch of the wall space. The construction of the Throne Room of the Royal Palace was completed in 1771. The décor of this room is of velvet, while the ceiling has an elaborate fresco associating the monarchy with the glory of the titans. The Throne Room also held the most important audience.