All historic houses to visit in Madrid

Step into the past at 10 historic houses in Madrid. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Madrid:

  1. Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial1

    Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial

     Madrid
    El Escorial, located in the Madrid Autonomous Region at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain, is a significant religious and cultural structure. It comprises a monastery, palace, library, and other sections. This complex was used as a residence by King Philip II of Spain, adding to its historical significance.
  2. Royal Palace of Madrid2

    Royal Palace of Madrid

     Madrid
    The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royalty but is used only for state ceremonies. Visitors can see the marvelous interior decorations, made using various materials, from marble to mahogany. The palace is also home to Royal Armoury of Madrid. Surrounded by large and p
  3. Royal Palace of Aranjuez3

    Royal Palace of Aranjuez

     Madrid
    The Royal Palace of Aranjuez is a baroque palace situated in the Spanish city of Aranjuez, approximately 50 kilometers south of Madrid. The palace was built on the remains of a monastery, which was acquired by the Spanish king in the 16th century. Over the centuries, it became one of the summer residences of the royal family.
  4. Cerralbo Museum4

    Cerralbo Museum

     Madrid
    The Cerralbo Museum is a museum in Madrid that is housed in a historical mansion where it exhibits an extensive collection of artwork (over 50.000 objects). The museum is named after the marquis of Cerralbo, who used to own it. What was once considered the greatest private art collection in Spain, c
  5. Museo del Romanticismo5

    Museo del Romanticismo

     Madrid
    The Museo del Romanticismo is a musuem in Madrid that is housed in an 18th-century palace with more than 20 rooms filled with interesting period artifacts from paintings and decorative arts, to furniture and sculptures. Visitors can explore the place where romantic writers used to gather. One of the
  6. House-Museum of Lope de Vega6

    House-Museum of Lope de Vega

     Madrid
    The House-Museum of Lope de Vega in Madrid is the house of the famous Spanish playwright and poet Lope de Vega who lived in the 16th century and became a prominent writer of the Golden Age. Rebuilt into a museum in 1935, its exhibition will guide you through both Vega's life and death, as he died in
  7. Museo de Historia de Madrid7

    Museo de Historia de Madrid

     Madrid
    Museo de Historia de Madrid is the Museum of History of Madrid that illustrates the history of the city from 1561 when Madrid became the capital of Spain to the beginning of the twentieth century. The museum is housed in the former Royal Hospice of San Fernando, built in 1673. The permanent exhibiti
  8. Museo de San Isidro8

    Museo de San Isidro

     Madrid
    The Museum of San Isidro, or the Museum of the Origins of Madrid is a cultural institution that holds and displays a collection that finds its foundation in the collection of the former Archaeological Institute and the Municipal Museum of Madrid. The museum illustrates the history of the city from p
  9. Liria Palace - Casa de Alba Foundation9

    Liria Palace - Casa de Alba Foundation

     Madrid
    Liria Palace - Casa de Alba Foundation (Palacio de Liria - Fundacion Casa de Alba) is a Neo-classical palace that was built in the 18th and renovated in the 20th century. It houses a collection of European art, including paintings, engravings, sculptures and decorative arts. It holds works by famous
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    Museo de la Guardia Civil

     Madrid
    Museo de la Guardia Civil is the Museum of the Civil Guard of Spain that is part of the Historical Studies Service institution of the Civil Guard Headquarters. The museum occupies a total area of ​​350 square meters, divided over four main rooms: the Flag Room, Weapons Room, Uniforms and Mannequins