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Royal Palace of Madrid vs Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

Royal Palace of Madrid and Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando is preferred by most writers compared to Royal Palace of Madrid. Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando scores 78 with approval from 5 reviewers including concierge.com, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.

Royal Palace of Madrid
Royal Palace of Madrid
8 / 10
Calle Bailen, 28071 Madrid
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Concierge Concierge
"The official residence of Spain's royal family (now only used to host official ceremonies) was commissioned in 1738 by King Felipe V."
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Palace admission is free to European Union residents on Wednesdays
Frommer's Frommer's
"No longer occupied by royalty, but still used for state occasions, Madrid's Royal Palace stands on a ridge above the Manzanares River and Campo del Moro park." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Inside, every wall, ceiling, and floor either is a work of art, or hosts works of art." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"If you spent your childhood dreaming of princesses, knights, and dragons, the Palacio Real, Madrid’s own royal palace, will be your dream come true." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"From the outside, the dramatic scale of the palace is so impressive. But inside it has such texture and detail." Full review
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Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
9 / 10
Alcala, 13, 28014 Madrid
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Designed by José Churriguera in the waning baroque years of the early 18th century, this museum showcases 500 years of Spanish painting." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The go-to gallery for Goyas; including two of the artist's self portraits, as well as paintings by Ribera and Velázquez."
Frommer's Frommer's
"An easy stroll from Puerta del Sol, the Fine Arts Museum is located in the restored and remodeled 17th-century baroque palace of Juan de Goyeneche." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Madrid’s ‘other’ art gallery, the Real Academía de Bellas Artes has for centuries played a pivotal role in the artistic life of the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Housed in an 18th-century Baroque palace near the Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun), the museum displays more than 1,400 paintings by artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí." Full review
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