Palacio de la Zarzuela, Madrid

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The Zarzuela Palace is the residence and working offices of the reigning monarch of Spain, although the official residence of the Spanish royal family is the Royal Palace of Madrid. The Zarzuela Palace is on the outskirts of Madrid, near the Royal Palace of El Pardo, which accommodates visiting heads of state. The palace is owned by the Spanish government and administered by a state agency named Patrimonio Nacional. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1635 (389 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 40°28'59"N, 3°48'13"W

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El PardoMadrid Spain

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Palacio de la Zarzuela – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Palace of El Pardo, Hipódromo de la Zarzuela, Casa de Campo, Ulmus minor 'Dehesa de Amaniel'.

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Sport venue, Sport
Hipódromo de la Zarzuela, Madrid
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Large park with boating lake and streams
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Park
Ulmus minor 'Dehesa de Amaniel', Madrid
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Cemetery
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Monuments and statues
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Baroque architecture, Memorial
Puerta de Hierro, Madrid
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3.5 miN
Forest
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4.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
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Palace
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Area
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