Royal Palace of Madrid

Rank: Top 1000

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Spain

Best of: Architecture, Palace, Baroque, Classicism

The Royal Palace is an enormous palace, one of the biggest in Europe, with scorching plains of concrete around it. Though it is the official residence of the King of Spain, the royal family does not actually reside here and it is generally used only for state ceremonies. The Royal Palace is considered to be one of the most emblematic and beautiful buildings in Madrid, not only for its location on a bluff overlooking the river valley but also for its architecture and the artistic treasures to be found in its rooms. [More Details]