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How to visit and what to see in the Royal Armory of the Royal Palace (Madrid): schedules

Royal Armory of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Armory of the Royal Palace of Madrid

When it comes to raising your visit to the Royal Palace, In the Plaza de Oriente de Madrid, you should not leave aside the opportunity you have to visit the Royal Armory

I tell you that it is one of the two world's most important collections of medieval armor, along with which you can also see in a vienna palace.

La Royal Armory in a small building on the left wing of the Armory Square, as you access through the Royal Palace ticket offices.

You can well visit it before doing the main tour of the Official Rooms of the Royal Palace, or leave it for when you return from it, and before leaving the palace grounds.

Most important collection of medieval armor in the world

When you access the Royal Armory, you will see that it is a huge room where there is a large collection of armor, both personal and horse fences.

During your walk through this large room, you will have the opportunity to see a large number of armor of the kings of the Austrian dynasty, and specifically Carlos V and Felipe II, XNUMXth century.

One of these spectacular armors that are exhibited in the Madrid's Royal Palace It is, for example, the one used by the emperor Carlos V in the Battle of Mulhberg, and which was recorded in the famous equestrian painting of Titian which is displayed in the Museo del Prado.

They will also catch your attention, as you enter on the left, the Exposed weapons of the Nasrid sultanate of Granada, from 1482, some of which belonged to the last king of Granada, Boabdil the Boy.

Royal Armory of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Armory of the Royal Palace of Madrid

Hours and prices of tickets to the Royal Armory of the Royal Palace of Madrid

La visit to the Royal Armory It is included in the general entrance fee to the Royal Palace.

The Visiting hours of the Royal Armory of the Royal Palace of Madrid They are every day, including Sundays and holidays that are not closed, from April to September, from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m., and from October to March, from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.

Here you can consult the ticket prices to visit the Armory of the Royal Palace, which corresponds to the general rate to visit said monument in Madrid.

In short, a spectacular collection of armor that is totally worth it. visit the Royal Palace of Madrid.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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  • There is no shame in charging INVALIDS. When all the museums are FREE AND the royal palace is also free

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