Viewpoint

Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace

Palacio and Ópera, Madrid

Address
Plaza de la Armería, Madrid
Hours
Daily
10:00 to 20:00

October to March 10:00 to 20:00, April and September 10:00 to 21:00, May to August 10:00 to 22:00.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A viewpoint on Plaza de la Armería between the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral, looking over the Campo del Moro gardens and the Casa de Campo.

Cost Free
Time needed 15 minutes
Best time Late afternoon
Free

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Access is free. Opening hours change by season.

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What's on near Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.

Market On now €7 to €14

The Art of Safekeeping

23 Oct 2026 to 21 Feb 2027 Galería de las Colecciones Reales

Market at Galería de las Colecciones Reales, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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ES-Actividades festividad Virgen de la Almudena

6 to 10 Nov Catedral de la Almudena

Festival at Catedral de la Almudena, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Concert

Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid - Easter Concert

11 Mar to 19 Mar 2027 Catedral de la Almudena

Classical concert at Catedral de la Almudena, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Festival On now Free

Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace

2 Oct 2018 to 31 Dec 2026 Palacio Real de Madrid

Festival at Palacio Real de Madrid, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Exhibition On now Free

En el corazón del 7 de octubre

7 Oct to 20 Nov Centro Sefarad-Israel

Exhibition at Centro Sefarad-Israel, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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  • Italian reading circle: Il viaggio Activities

    Tue 10 Nov · Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid, Palacio

    Public talk, workshop or visit at Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid.

    Map · Source: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Madrid (Ministero degli Affari Esteri) · Il Circolo dei Lettori | Tertulias italiane - “Il viaggio”

  • Exhibition: Grand Tour, archetypes of Italian ceramics Exhibition

    On now, until 14 Nov · Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid, Palacio

    Exhibition at Italian Cultural Institute of Madrid.

    Map · Source: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Madrid (Ministero degli Affari Esteri) · Esposizione “Gran Tour. Archetipi della ceramica italiana”

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Nearby

Almudena Cathedral Church · 1 min walk Madrid's cathedral on Calle de Bailén, with a short but intense history. Royal Palace of Madrid Landmark · 1 min walk The royal residence from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, on Calle de Bailén. Madrid Muslim Wall Landmark · 2 min walk Remains of the first wall of Madrid, built under the emir Muhammad ibn Abd al-Rahman between 850 and 866 and reinforced in the 10th century by caliph... Casa Ciriaco Food · 3 min walk A tavern on Calle Mayor that has been part of the city since the late 19th century, when it was called Casa Baliñas. San Nicolás de los Servitas Church Church · 3 min walk A church in the Madrid of the Habsburgs, a national monument since 1947 for its 12th-century Mudéjar tower. Café de los Austrias Cafe · 3 min walk A cafe on Plaza de Ramales in the Madrid of the Habsburgs, a short walk from the Royal Palace, the Teatro Real and the Almudena Cathedral.

Around Palacio and Ópera

Royal Palace, cathedral and the Habsburg streets

Palacio and Ópera is the western end of the old centre, around the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and the Teatro Real. Plaza de la Villa and the streets of the Habsburg-era city sit just east of them.

Palacio and Ópera has 28 places on the Roam Madrid map: 8 landmarks, 4 churches and cathedrals, 4 cafes, 3 parks and gardens, 3 bars, 2 shops, 2 restaurants, 1 viewpoint and 1 market. Read the Palacio and Ópera guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace?
Plaza de la Armería, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace?
Daily 10:00 to 20:00. October to March 10:00 to 20:00, April and September 10:00 to 21:00, May to August 10:00 to 22:00.
How much does Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace cost?
Nothing. Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace is free to visit.
How long do you need at Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace?
Plan for 15 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace?
Late afternoon.

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