Real+Alcázar+de+Madrid(English)

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=1.The exact place where actualy located.=

It was located in the area which is now the Royal Palace.

=2. What year it was built=

It was built as a fortress mulsumana in the 9th century, the building was improved over the centuries and especially from the 16th century that was when it became the Royal Palace, yet so its construction continued as Alcazar. =3. What did, who sent him to build and who built= The Alcazar in Madrid history dates back to the same origins of the city, with a function purely military to reinforce the defense system of the Media.As much the location, there are several interpretations; a traditional, according to which would be located on the present Palace -current Palacio Real-, and other more recent that more places it to the South, environment to the hillside Street North Segovia.Real Alcazar does not begin to achieve certain entity until the dynasty of the Trastamara choose residence to manage.Enrique III made several works of importance as the lifting of some towers, John II also made major reforms such as the construction of a new Chapel, and a room that decorated with a large luxury tax is it was known as "Rica Chamber"...First enlargement was in 1537 by order of Charles I and his final external aspect were made in year 1636 by architect Juan Gómez de Mora and were ordered by King Philip IV.Were residence of the Spanish Royal family and seat of the Court.

=4.Description building= The projected was led by indisputable very visible Renaissance features the main staircase and cited the King and Queen, courtyards where indicated by continuous semicircular arches and supported by columns which gave the building lightness. =6.Why is important=

The Real Alcazar Palace is important for its artistic wealth, had a number of works of art that have been referenced through inventories. First enlargement was in 1537 by order of Charles I and his final exterior aspect were made in year 1636 by architect Juan Gómez de Mora and were ordered by King Philip IV.Was residence of the Spanish Royal family and seat of the Court.

=7.History.= The Real Alcazar in Madrid, destroyed in a fire in 1.734, was the residence of the Spanish monarchs from Charles Philip V. The building is wide, although fragmentariamente, documented. Know your drawings and both exterior is represented internally in drawings, engravings and paintings of his time. We even have a historical model of its main facade.

The Trastamara dynasty became his temporary residence so that, at the end of the 15th century building, the Alcazar in Madrid was already one of the main strengths of Castile and the Madrid village home in the call for the courts of the Kingdom. In line with its new feature, Castle incorporated its toponym nickname, indicative of his exclusive use by the Spanish monarchy. Henry III supported the lifting of different towers, who made different aspect of the building, giving it a more noble air. His son, John II built the Chapel Royal and added a new room, the Rich Chamber for its luxurious decoration.This two new items stands next to the facade Eastern extension of the surface of the primitive Castle considered.

Henry IV was one of the Kings most visited the place, stayed at the Alcazar long seasons, and in the was born Joan Beltraneja, one of his daughters. Years after Joan fans were isolated in building towards the argument for the control of the throne of Castile with Isabella. Real Madrid Alcazar returned to suffer significant damage during the war of the communities of Castilla. Also served as a prison to King Francis I of the children. Time then the building is large by Charles I. Philip followed with extensions to the Alcazar.El King ordered reform her chambers, as well as other rooms and put special effort in the decoration of the boards, work that is encomendo to many of the people of the Netherlands, Italy and France. The works were led by Gaspar de la Vega.