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The 18th-century Royal Palace, (Palacio Real de Madrid)
with its extravagant interior, is located on the edge of
the old part of Madrid at Plaza Oriente. The former residence
of the Spanish Kings has a colossal number of rooms, 2,500
Gobelins, 870 windows, 240 balconies, 110 major entrances,
44 sets of stairs, world's largest weapons collections,
200,000-book library, art collection and gardens. It is
Madrid's second most important attraction. Among the main
eye-catchers are the Throne Room and Gala Dining Room, still
used by the present king for state receptions. Open daily,
except when used by the King.
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