About Palacio de Liria
Palacio de Liria is currently a private residence of the Duke of Alba and is known to hold the most precious collection of artwork from the 17th century. The Palace is also one of the biggest residences in Madrid with 200 private rooms which are spread across 4 floors. Additionally, the palace also has a music room, offices, study rooms, a library, and archives. You can witness the largest collection of private artwork with works from famous artists such as Goya, Rubens, and Velázquez. One of the most important works here is Goya’s portrait of the 13th Duchess of Alba which can be found here. You can go on a guided tour which will help you learn more about the history of the dukes and the artwork located in the palace. The Garden of the palace also has a pet cemetery where you can witness many unique tombstones which were built for the pets owned by the Dukes.
Palacio de Liria Highlights
• Visit the most impressive attractions in Madrid and discover many hidden treasures and artwork.
• Explore the Palacio de Liria is the largest private residence in the city with 200 rooms and 4 floors. The rooms are divided into various private rooms such as study space, library, and music rooms among many others.
• Witness the largest collection of personal artwork including works by world-renowned artists such as Goya, Rubens, and Velázquez.
• Visit the library in the palace which has over 4000 colonial documents and 9000 books including the first-edition copy of Don Quixote.
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