What is the Palacio Real de Madrid?
Q: What is the Palacio Real de Madrid?
A: The Palacio Real de Madrid (Royal Palace of Madrid) is the official home of the King of Spain, located in Madrid, Spain. It is one of the largest palaces in western Europe.
Q: Who had the palace built?
A: King Felipe V had the palace built to replace the Alcazar that was burned down.
Q: What materials were used to build it?
A: The Palacio Real de Madrid was built with limestone and granite.
Q: When did construction begin on it?
A: Construction began on the Palacio Real de Madrid in 1738.
Q: Who moved into it first?
A: Carlos III moved into the palace in 1764.
Q: How long did it take to decorate all its rooms?
A: It took a hundred years to decorate all of its rooms.
Q: How many rooms are open for public visits at this time?
A: Fifty of the rooms in the palace are open for public visits at this time.
