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| Spanish Royal Cathedral - across the courtyard from the Palace (above) Spanish Royal Palace (to the right) |
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| Crest of Spain |
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| The Spanish Royal Family |
I’ve seen many royal palaces, stately homes, and castles, but none can hold a candle to the Spanish Royal Palace which is still the home of the royal family. This place is a collection of art, objects, phenomenal decorations, and a chandelier collection second to none. We joked today that keeping them all clean would’ve been like painting the Golden Gate Bridge; once you finished, you get to start all over again. The Royal Palace directly faces the Royal Cathedral. It’s a face off between the earthly secular king and the spiritual leader of Spain. This is a wildly popular tourist attraction. It was crowded with tours but still enjoyable.
We are discovering the ‘senior rates are a drastic savings in the admission prices. However, you must present documentation that you’re OLD to get the reduced ticket.
As with all these types of attractions, the pictures say it all. Be prepared for splendor. Especially notice the Stradivarius collection. It's the only complete collection of two violins, a viola, and a cello. These are considered priceless.
