Royal Palace of El Pardo
| Royal Palace of El Pardo | |
|---|---|
Palacio Real de El Pardo | |
Main façade | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Spanish Renaissance, Neoclassical |
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Luis de Vega Francesco Sabatini |
| Official name | Palacio Real de El Pardo |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Monument |
| Designated | 1931 |
| Reference no. | RI-51-0001062 |
The Royal Palace of El Pardo (Spanish: Palacio Real de El Pardo, pronounced [paˈlaθjo reˈal de el ˈpaɾðo]) is one of the official residences of the Spanish royal family and one of the oldest, being used by the Spanish monarchs since Henry III of Castile in the 15th century. The palace is owned by the Spanish government, administered by a state agency named Patrimonio Nacional (National Heritage) and it currently serves as a state guest house.