Royal Palace of El Pardo
building in Madrid, Spain
The Royal Palace of El Pardo (Spanish: Palacio Real de El Pardo, es) is one of the official residences of the Spanish royal family and one of the oldest, being used by the Spanish monarchs since Henry III of Castile in the 15th century.
| Royal Palace of El Pardo | |
|---|---|
Palacio Real de El Pardo | |
 Main façade | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Spanish Renaissance, Neoclassical |
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Luis de Vega Francesco Sabatini |
| Official name | Palacio Real de El Pardo |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0001062 |
The palace began as a royal hunting lodge on the hill of El Pardo.[1] It became another residence of the kings of Spain until the reign of King Alfonso XII of Spain.[2]
References
change- ↑ "El Pardo Royal Palace", Instituto de Turismo de España
- ↑ "Death of the King of Spain", The Times (26 November 1885): 7.
