Palacio de la Zarzuela

Palacio de la Zarzuela is a historic country palace and hunting lodge located in Fuencarral-El Pardo on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. Commissioned by King Philip IV in 1627, the palace was designed by renowned architect Juan Gómez de Mora in a restrained Baroque style inspired by the Renaissance villas of Andrea Palladio. Situated on Monte de El Pardo hill, the building features the sober rectangular design characteristic of Madrid's baroque period. Since 1975, the palace has served as the official residence of the Spanish monarch, including King Felipe VI, and also functions as royal working offices. While not open to the public, the palace remains a significant architectural landmark representing centuries of Spanish royal history and aesthetic refinement.