Palacio Real de Madrid Audio Guide
Explore Palacio Real de Madrid with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, though now primarily used for state ceremonies. It is a grand Baroque palace renowned for its opulent architecture and extensive art collections.
What you will hear
Plaza de la Armería: The Royal Courtyard
The starting point of the visit, establishing the palace's massive scale and its relationship with the Almudena Cathedral. Includes the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
The Royal Coat of Arms
This intricate stone carving represents the official identity of the Spanish state, surrounded by the collar of the prestigious Order of the Golden Fleece.
The Grand Staircase
The monumental entrance to the state apartments, designed by Sabatini, featuring one of the palace's most significant frescoes.
The Stone Lions
Guarding the staircase landing, these two stone lions stand as silent sentinels, representing the strength and courage of the Spanish Crown.
Hall of Columns and Halberdiers
Rooms used for major state ceremonies and housing the legendary Stradivarius instruments.
Mesa de las Esfinges
This gold-finished table, supported by elegant winged sphinxes, reflects the 18th-century royal fascination with Egyptian motifs and the Empire style.
The Gala Dining Room
A massive hall still used for state banquets, seating up to 144 guests.
A Royal State Banquet
Setting this massive table for a state banquet is a monumental task, involving days of preparation and the finest royal treasures.
The Royal Chapel
A triumph of classical architecture by Ventura Rodríguez, used for the most solemn royal ceremonies.
The Royal Chapel
The Royal Chapel, with its sixteen massive black marble columns, has been the site of the monarchy’s most solemn religious ceremonies for centuries.
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