Throne Room, Royal chamber in Madrid, Spain
The Throne Room is a ceremonial chamber within Madrid's royal palace featuring red velvet walls, ornate gilt mirrors, and crystal chandeliers. Twin thrones positioned beneath an elaborate canopy form the room's focal point.
This space was commissioned by King Charles III in the 1770s and designed by architect Giovanni Battista Sacchetti. The project blended Baroque and Neoclassical styles to express royal authority and grandeur.
The ceiling frescoes display Spanish territories through artistic allegory, while bronze figures around the thrones represent virtues and royal ideals. These decorative choices still shape how visitors experience the space today.
The chamber is accessible during regular palace opening hours, with guided tours offered in multiple languages. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since exploring the full palace involves covering considerable ground.
The room preserves the only known surviving dual throne arrangement in Europe, with two royal seats positioned side by side. This pairing is rare and makes it a singular example of European court traditions.
Location: Madrid
Part of: Royal Palace of Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.41796,-3.71434
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50
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