If you are a veteran travel enthusiast, if you want to learn about the glorious history and culture of Spain in the past, if you want to shoot a blockbuster movie that brushes the circle of friends during your trip, don't hesitate to go and see these stunning royal palaces! This article first introduces 5 of them.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
Built by order of Felipe V in the 18th century, the Royal Palace of Madrid is the third largest royal palace in Europe after versailles and Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, and is one of the best preserved and finest palaces in the world. Philip V, once Duke of Anjou, France, the grandson of Louis XIV, the "Sun King" of France, and The Spanish Princess Maria Theresa, grew up at the Palace of Versailles, the first king of the Bourbon dynasty of Spain. Upon his arrival in Madrid, he disliked the architectural style of the Previous Habsburgs, and the interior of the Madrid Royal Palace he ordered was splendid, with countless independent buildings, notably salón de alabarderos, salón de espejos, king Carlos III's bedchamber, and the Royal Garden and the Campo del Moro. Paintings by masters such as velázquez, goya and rubens can also be seen in the palace.
Since Philip V, all generations of Spanish monarchs have used it as their official residences until the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic in 1931, when King Alfonso XIII was forced to travel overseas for ten years before his body was transported back to Spain.
Today, the Spanish royal family does not live in the Royal Palace of Madrid, which is open to tourists and is also the site of Spanish state events, and often hosts cultural events such as concerts or painting seminars.
Practical information
地址:calle de bailén, s/n, 28071 madrid
10:00-20:00 (Summer April to September)
Ticket price: 10 euros
The following dates are closed all day:
November 6, 2018, 7th December 25th.
The real capilla in the royal palace is closed on 17 and 24 November;
November 29, 10:00-16:00;
December 24, 31st 10:00-15:00
Tips: During state affairs and official events, the palace will not be open to tourists, please pay attention to the official website www.patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/palacios/6039
The Palacio de La Granha of Segovia
royal palace of the farm of san ildefonso in segovia
At the foot of the Guadarrama Mountains, 11 km from the city of Segovia, sits the Palazzo La Granja in Spain. Since 1721, this palatial palace has been located here as a royal residence.
In 1724, King Philip V of the Bourbon dynasty of Spain retired to this place to build a palace in the style of versailles. Thus, over the next 20 years, the gardens and palaces here were continuously expanded and used as summer residences by all his successors until Alfonso VIII. It is a perfect blend of Spanish Baroque architecture and French style, accompanied by Italian painting brushes.
Inside the palace, visitors can admire the dazzling halls, which still retain the decorations of the time. The scenery around the palace is made even more beautiful by gardens large and small.
地址:plaza españa, 15, 40100 la granja de s. ildefonso, segovia
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00 (Winter October-March);
10:00-20:00 (April to September summer)
Ticket price: 9 euros
Official website: http://www.turismorealsitiodesanildefonso.com/
Palace of Aranjuez
royal palace of aranjuez
The Royal Palace and Gardens of Aranjuez, a world heritage site located in the city of Aranjuez, a 50-minute drive from Madrid, attract many tourists every year, and lovers of classical music are fascinated by the town by the blind Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. It is an exotic building full of orientalism, and although the doors, windows, balconies and sculptures of the palace are All Western-style, the oriental decorations inside the palace fully reflect the historical and cultural intermingling of the multi-ethnic struggles in the Iberian Peninsula.
The Palace of Aranjuez has several exquisite gardens: the Jardin del principe, the Jardin de las islas, etc. The fountains throughout the garden are also impressive, perfect for both spring and autumn. The tren de la fresa (Strawberry Train), which we have introduced before, is a special train from Madrid to Aranjuez. Usually, from Madrid to Aranjuez, it is recommended to take a long-distance bus or an intercity train (cercania) in the Madrid region.
地址:plaza de parejas, s/n, 28300 aranjuez, madrid
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-20:00 (Summer April-September);
10:00-18:00 (October to March)
Ticket price: 9 euros
Official website: http://www.patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/palacios/6251
Royal Palace of Seville
Royal Alcazar of Seville
The Royal Palace of Seville is one of the oldest royal palaces in Europe and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987. The palace was built in 1181 and lasted for more than 500 years. It has been ruled by Islamic and Catholic monarchs, and has presented a variety of different styles of mixed appearances.
The Palace of Pedro I was built in the 14th century, and the Catholic King Pedro I who recovered Seville ordered the best craftsmen to build the palace in the most popular style of the time, including both Catholic craftsmen from Toledo and Arab craftsmen who participated in the construction of the Alhambra. Therefore, in this building, you can see both Gothic architectural elements and Arabic architectural styles, or a fusion of the two styles, becoming a model of Spanish Mudeha architecture. (Note: Mudejar, mudejar, Spanish architectural style, also known as Spanish Arabic style)
Game of Thrones was filmed here, making the Royal Palace of Seville a popular tourist attraction in the world.
地址:patio de banderas, s/n, 41004 sevilla
9:30-17:00 (October-March winter months);
9:30-19:00 (April-September summer)
Ticket price: €11.50
Official website: http://www.alcazarsevilla.org/
Granada Alhambra Palacio real del alhambra de granada
The Alhambra is the royal palace of the Kingdom of Granada, founded by the Moors in Spain in the Middle Ages, and its name is derived from arabic, meaning "Red Fort". Located on the highlands at the northern end of the city of Granada, the palace is the essence of Arab architecture. In 1492, the Catholic Duo king reconquered Granada, marking the final victory of the Spanish War of Restoration. After the Moors were expelled from Spain, the Alhambra was abandoned. In 1828, with the patronage of Ferdinand VII, it was restored to its original appearance after a long period of restoration and restoration by the architect José Contreras and three generations of his descendants, and was later selected as a United Nations World Heritage Site.
The Alhambra complex is divided into five areas of visit and covers a large area. The palace part is dominated by the Nazari Palace (the palace of the Arab monarchs of Granada) and the Palace of Carlos V, supplemented by bunkers, gardens and Arabic baths.
Many people have longed for it through the Alhambra series by Robert Lrwin in the United Kingdom and the Alhambra series by American writer Washington Irving.
地址:calle real de la alhambra, s/n, 18009 granada
Opening hours: The Alhambra is limited daily, please be sure to purchase tickets in advance, please pay attention to the official website: http://www.alhambra-patronato.es/index.php/horarios/195/0/
How to purchase tickets: Tickets can be purchased up to 3 months in advance http://www.alhambra-patronato.es/index.php/turismo-individual/198/0/
Ticket price: 14 euros http://www.alhambra-patronato.es/index.php/tarifas/196/0/
Official website: www.alhambra-patronato.es