It is also thought to be the largest royal palace in Western Europe with a total of 3,418 rooms, only some of which are open to the public, including the popular armory room and royal pharmacy.

The Royal Palace of Madrid is a gem in the Spanish capital and the largest palace in Western Europe, twice the size of iconic landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Versailles.

When you visit Madrid, there are a few monuments and ... Many visitors and historians praise the palace for its royal armory, which houses a collection of Spanish military arms dating back to ...