Built in the 18th century, it was one of the first buildings in Madrid to harmonize with the Royal Palace, and inside it houses portraits by Titian, Mengs, Goya, and many others. The Palacio de Liria, located in the heart of the city (Calle Princesa, 20), is one of the great attractions for tourists and locals alike, and now there is a special discount for Madrid residents.
Thanks to a new agreement between Madrid City Council and the building’s owner, the Casa de Alba Foundation, those who were born or reside in the capital can enjoy a reduced rate to visit the monument.
According to the delegate for Culture, Tourism, and Sport, Marta Rivera de la Cruz, this gesture is more symbolic, as it “underlines the extraordinary relationship that has always existed between this palace and the city of Madrid, “ as she said during the presentation ceremony on Thursday, January 29.
Visit for €15 and €17
Views of the interior and exterior of the monument. | Editorial credit: Palacio de Liria
With the new discount, the price is reduced to €15 from Monday to Friday and €17 on weekends, compared to the usual price of €20 and €22. To apply for the discount, visitors simply need to show their ID card or certificate of residence, proving their origin or residence in the city.
Thus, Madrid residents join the reduced admission also enjoyed by minors under 18, students under 25, youth card holders, large families, the unemployed, seniors over 65, teachers, people with disabilities, and the press. In all these cases, the visit includes both the palace and the temporary exhibitions.
A commitment to local tourism
Visit to the rooms. | Editorial credit: Palacio de Liria
The director of the Casa de Alba Foundation, Álvaro Romero Sánchez-Arjona, explained during the event that 60% of visitors to the Liria Palace are Spanish nationals and that, of this group, Madrid residents account for between 30 and 40%.
In recent years, there has also been an increase in the number of foreign tourists, and so the institution wanted to make a gesture of goodwill towards the city, with which it has a special connection.
Despite her satisfaction with the agreement, the delegate for Culture, Tourism, and Sport, Marta Rivera de la Cruz, pointed out the difficulty of applying these measures to other cultural spaces in Madrid, as in this case it was easier because it was a private institution.