{"id":19715,"date":"2024-11-08T02:24:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T07:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=19715"},"modified":"2025-07-17T06:16:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T10:16:14","slug":"royal-collections-gallery-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid","title":{"rendered":"Must-See Artwork at the Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Located next to the gardens of the Campo del Moro, the Royal Palace, and the Almudena Cathedral, <strong>Madrid\u2019s Royal Collections Gallery<\/strong>\u2014also known as the <strong>Royal Palace Madrid gallery<\/strong> and the <strong>Gallery of Royal Collections Madrid<\/strong>\u2014<strong>boasts a collection of 150,000 paintings, sculptures, tapestries, armor, furniture, and royal carriages<\/strong>. The museum, part of the larger <strong>royal collection Madrid<\/strong>, displays 650 works at a time and one-third of the exhibited art gets switched out every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Almudena-Cathedral-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid sits right next to the city&#8217;s royal palace and cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid<\/strong> may still be overshadowed by the Prado Museum, yet it quietly displays an incredible collection of world-class art on its walls. All the art and objects belonged to the Bourbon and Habsburg dynasties that ruled over Spain at one time or another, making this <strong>royal collection Madrid<\/strong> one of the most significant in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Masterpieces_at_Madrids_Royal_Collections_Gallery\" title=\"Masterpieces at Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery\">Masterpieces at Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Cross_of_Lecretius\" title=\"Cross of Lecretius\">Cross of Lecretius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Saint_Michael_Overwhelming_the_Devil_%E2%80%93_Luisa_Roldan\" title=\"Saint Michael Overwhelming the Devil &#8211; Luisa Rold\u00e1n\">Saint Michael Overwhelming the Devil &#8211; Luisa Rold\u00e1n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Crucified_Christ_%E2%80%93_Lorenzo_Bernini\" title=\"Crucified Christ &#8211; Lorenzo Bernini\">Crucified Christ &#8211; Lorenzo Bernini<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Salome_with_the_Head_of_John_the_Baptist_%E2%80%93_Caravagio\" title=\"Salome with the Head of John the Baptist&nbsp;&#8211; Caravagio\">Salome with the Head of John the Baptist&nbsp;&#8211; Caravagio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#A_White_Horse_%E2%80%93_Diego_Velazquez\" title=\"A White Horse&nbsp;&#8211; Diego Vel\u00e1zquez\">A White Horse&nbsp;&#8211; Diego Vel\u00e1zquez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Christ_Crucified_%E2%80%93_Titian\" title=\"Christ Crucified&nbsp;&#8211; Titian\">Christ Crucified&nbsp;&#8211; Titian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Charles_IV_with_his_Back_Turned_%E2%80%93_Juan_Bauzil\" title=\"Charles IV with his Back Turned&nbsp;&#8211; Juan Bauzil\">Charles IV with his Back Turned&nbsp;&#8211; Juan Bauzil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Ecce_Homo_%E2%80%93_Pietro_Paolo_Cristofari\" title=\"Ecce Homo&nbsp;&#8211; Pietro Paolo Cristofari\">Ecce Homo&nbsp;&#8211; Pietro Paolo Cristofari<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#History_of_Madrids_Royal_Collections_Gallery\" title=\"History of Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery\">History of Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#A_museum_years_in_the_making\" title=\"A museum years in the making\">A museum years in the making<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Madrids_Royal_Collections_Gallery\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions about Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery\">Frequently Asked Questions about Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#What_is_the_Royal_Collections_Gallery_in_Madrid\" title=\"What is the Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid?\">What is the Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Where_is_the_Royal_Collections_Gallery_located\" title=\"Where is the Royal Collections Gallery located?\">Where is the Royal Collections Gallery located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/royal-collections-gallery-madrid\/#Is_the_Royal_Collections_Gallery_the_same_as_the_Royal_Palace_Madrid_gallery\" title=\"Is the Royal Collections Gallery the same as the Royal Palace Madrid gallery?\">Is the Royal Collections Gallery the same as the Royal Palace Madrid gallery?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Masterpieces_at_Madrids_Royal_Collections_Gallery\"><\/span>Masterpieces at Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit, you will discover a treasure trove of masterpieces that reflect Spain\u2019s royal and artistic legacy. Notably, the Gallery\u2019s highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Works by renowned artists such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Vel\u00e1zquez, and Titian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rare artifacts like the Cross of Lecretius, dating back to the seventh century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Majestic tapestries, royal carriages, and stunning Baroque sculptures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross_of_Lecretius\"><\/span><strong>Cross of Lecretius<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find the Cross of Lucretius, dated to the latter half of the seventh century, as the oldest remnant in the collection. The first kings of the Iberian peninsula, the Visigoths, owned this cross, which uniquely displays some rare Byzantine influence in the art of this part of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saint_Michael_Overwhelming_the_Devil_%E2%80%93_Luisa_Roldan\"><\/span><strong><em>Saint Michael Overwhelming the Devil<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Luisa Rold\u00e1n<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Luisa Rold\u00e1n, the first female sculptor to work in the Spanish court, created this late-Baroque masterpiece in 1692. La Roldana, as many called her, learned sculpture from her father in Sevilla. The dramatic sculpture, standing at almost nine feet high and weighing 350 pounds, exemplifies the drama instilled in Baroque sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the face of St. Michael looks particularly feminine to you, it is because La Roldana modeled her own face for Michael\u2019s. Interestingly, many say the face of the devil bears a striking resemblance to her husband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Saint-Michael-Overwhelming-the-Devil-635x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Saint Michael Overwhelming the Devil remains one of the most popular pieces on display. Photo credit: CarlosVdeHabsburgo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crucified_Christ_%E2%80%93_Lorenzo_Bernini\"><\/span><strong><em>Crucified Christ<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Lorenzo Bernini<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lorenzo Bernini, the master Baroque sculptor who often graced Rome\u2019s squares and churches with his art, made this seven-foot sculpture of Christ on the cross in 1655. The work remains one of his least dramatic compared to his more famous pieces, such as the \u201cEcstasy of Saint Teresa\u201d in Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will only find two Bernini works in Madrid. The other, a sculpture of Saint Sebastian, is at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Royal-Collections-Gallery-751x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This massive sculpture impresses every visitor in person. Photo credit: Sailko<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salome_with_the_Head_of_John_the_Baptist_%E2%80%93_Caravagio\"><\/span><strong><em>Salome with the Head of John the Baptist<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <strong>Caravagio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Caravaggio painted \u201cSalome with the Head of John the Baptist\u201d in Naples in 1609 while on the run from police and other enemies for murdering his opponent during a tennis match. He sent it to Fra Olaf de Wignacourt, the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta, hoping to curry favor after his expulsion from the order the year before. However, his attempt did not succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to see more Caravaggio masterpieces, Madrid offers four in total: two in the Prado, one at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and this one at the Royal Collections Gallery. You can join small group tours of El Prado, such as our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/early-access-prado-museum-tour\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VIP Alone in the Prado Museum Tour<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/prado-museum-tour-and-botin-lunch\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a Prado Tour and VIP Botin Lunch<\/a>, to view Caravaggio and many more world-renowned artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Salome-Caravaggio-1024x849.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find this Caravaggio painting exquisite\u2014one of four in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_White_Horse_%E2%80%93_Diego_Velazquez\"><\/span><strong><em>A White Horse<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <strong>Diego Vel\u00e1zquez<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diego Vel\u00e1zquez painted this plus-sized canvas in 1635. At first glance, you see just a white horse, but as you look closely, you sense the drama of the Baroque period emerging from the oil painting. The horse\u2019s heavy gravitas stands out, a rare quality in animal portraits throughout European art history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/White_Horse-839x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Velazquez\u2019s artistry makes him one of the greatest of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christ_Crucified_%E2%80%93_Titian\"><\/span><strong><em>Christ Crucified<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <strong>Titian<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Titian painted this dramatic depiction of the crucified Christ in 1565, during the peak of the Renaissance. His late style shines through, as his expressiveness on the canvas appears lighter and more transparent. The painting originally hung in the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial in 1574.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charles_IV_with_his_Back_Turned_%E2%80%93_Juan_Bauzil\"><\/span><strong><em>Charles IV with his Back Turned<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <strong>Juan Bauzil<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Juan Bauzil painted this \u201cportrait\u201d of Charles IV in 1818. The king turns his back to us, gazing at a historical monument, much like a modern travel influencer. Not surprisingly, this painting of Charles IV frequently appears on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Traveler\u2019s tip:<\/strong> If you want to see more museums in Madrid, make sure to visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Museo Nacional del Prado<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sof\u00eda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sorolla Museum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecce_Homo_%E2%80%93_Pietro_Paolo_Cristofari\"><\/span><strong><em>Ecce Homo<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; <strong>Pietro Paolo Cristofari<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pietro Paolo Cristofari, the director of the Studio del Mosaico al Vaticano, painted \u201cEcce Homo\u201d in 1738. In the painting, Jesus looks heavenward, his mouth slightly open and head tilted, while the crown of thorns glows with light, creating a supernatural halo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not confuse this <em>Ecce Homo<\/em> with the infamous version from the small town of Borja in Aragon, where an amateur octogenarian attempted to restore a 1930s painting, resulting in a beast-like transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ecco-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"painting of jesus with thorns in his head\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This image always leaves a strong impression. Photo credit: Royal Collections Gallery Madrid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Madrids_Royal_Collections_Gallery\"><\/span><strong>History of Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galeriadelascoleccionesreales.es\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Collections Gallery<\/a> in Madrid has a backstory that rivals its remarkable collection. Initially, the Spanish government conceived the idea in the 1930s, but the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936 forced them to halt progress. Later, in 1950, officials revived the plans but postponed them once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Museo_de_Colecciones_Reales_Madrid_01-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Archaeologists uncovered remnants from the 9th-century wall during museum construction. Photo credit: losmininos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_museum_years_in_the_making\"><\/span>A museum years in the making<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1980, the idea resurfaced but yet again faced delays. In 1998, Patrimonio Nacional breathed new life into the project. However, the discovery of a 9th-century Arab Wall on the construction grounds delayed the plan once more. By 2002, architects joined the project, and by 2006, construction began under the direction of Mansilla + Tu\u00f1\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite additional challenges, such as the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Royal Collections Gallery finally opened its doors to art lovers in summer 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrid-Royal-Palace-ceiling-decoration-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The lavish frescoed ceiling of Palacio Real in Madrid, Royal Palace glows with gold accents and arched windows.\" class=\"wp-image-20515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrid-Royal-Palace-ceiling-decoration-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrid-Royal-Palace-ceiling-decoration-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrid-Royal-Palace-ceiling-decoration-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Madrid-Royal-Palace-ceiling-decoration.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The majestic opulence of the Palacio Real speaks volumes of the powerful Empire that was ruled from these halls.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_Madrids_Royal_Collections_Gallery\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions about Madrid&#8217;s Royal Collections Gallery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Royal_Collections_Gallery_in_Madrid\"><\/span>What is the Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>Royal Palace Madrid gallery<\/strong> or the <strong>Gallery of Royal Collections Madrid<\/strong>, showcases over 150,000 works of art and royal artifacts. You will find it next to the Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral, featuring masterpieces from the Bourbon and Habsburg dynasties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Royal_Collections_Gallery_located\"><\/span>Where is the Royal Collections Gallery located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find the <strong>Royal Collections Gallery Madrid<\/strong> conveniently situated next to the gardens of Campo del Moro, the Royal Palace, and the Almudena Cathedral. Its central location places it at the heart of Madrid\u2019s royal and historical district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Royal_Collections_Gallery_the_same_as_the_Royal_Palace_Madrid_gallery\"><\/span>Is the Royal Collections Gallery the same as the Royal Palace Madrid gallery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the <strong>Royal Collections Gallery<\/strong> sits adjacent to the <strong>Royal Palace of Madrid gallery<\/strong>, they remain distinct institutions. The Gallery focuses exclusively on the royal art collections, while the Royal Palace offers a glimpse into the historical residence of Spanish royalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Now that you have toured the Royal Collections Gallery, Madrid offers even more royal art on display. If you want to see more of Madrid\u2019s royal history, make sure to check out our <\/em><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/madrid-tours\/Madrid-Walking-Tour\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Madrid in a Day Tour<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>! 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