Secrets of the Madrid Court

What to Expect

History of the Spanish Monarchy and Court Life
From the first moments in the Royal Palace of Madrid, you will immerse yourself in the history of Spanish monarchs and their residence. You will learn about the Moorish fortress that stood on this site in the Middle Ages, about the construction of the palace and the many years of work on its luxurious decoration. I will help you understand the laws of succession to the throne in Spain, tell you about the lives and deeds of the most interesting representatives of the Bourbons, about the rules of royal etiquette. A separate topic will be those very 'secrets of the Madrid Court' - intrigues, customs, and dramas of monarchs and courtiers.

Interiors and Treasures of the Palace
The royal residence in the Italian Baroque style will impress you with the grandeur of the exterior and the luxury of the interiors at first sight. The route will pass through halls where the Kings of Spain still receive distinguished guests and hold solemn banquets today. Marble, silk-covered walls, red wood, decorative elements made of silver, porcelain, and crystal: you will examine in detail the throne and dining halls, royal chambers. Here you will also see Flemish tapestries, paintings and frescoes by Goya, Giordano, Tiepolo, and other Italian and Spanish artists. In addition, the program includes the Royal Armoury: here we will talk about ancient weapons, the armor of the Spanish Habsburgs, and the exotic Japanese collection.