Photos of Royal Palace of Madrid

<p>• Witness centuries of Spanish history and the royal family</p><p>• Welcome almost 2 million visitors every year to discover its rooms, works of art and treasures that are unique in the world</p><p>• Conbine traditional Spanish and Baroque architectural styles with over 135,000 square metres and 3,418 rooms</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://dimg04.c-ctrip.com/images/10091b000001axzv94778.jpg"></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">△ </span>Once the castle of Arab rulers in the 9th century, it was later recaptured by Christians and became the residence of kings of all generations. The palace was destroyed in 1734, and rebuilt in 1764.</p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><img src="https://youimg1.c-ctrip.com/target/100j050000000pvpfE1C8.jpg"></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">△</span> As one of the most grand and best-reserved palaces in the world, Royal Palace of Madrid boasts more than 3,000 rooms. Worthy of attention are the five violins made by the Stradivari family in the palace's collection.</p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://dimg04.c-ctrip.com/images/100q1b000001awvssE63E.jpg"></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">△ </span>Decorated with gold ornaments, royal red velvet floors and walls, chandeliers as grand as the room itself, and admire the ceiling painted by Tiepolo. Marvel at the main staircase, designed by Sabatini and comprising over 70 steps. </p>