Cornisa Viewpoint at the Royal Palace
Palacio and Ópera, Madrid
- 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.
Insider tip
Access is free. Opening hours change by season.
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.
The Art of Safekeeping
Market at Galería de las Colecciones Reales, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
ES-Actividades festividad Virgen de la Almudena
Festival at Catedral de la Almudena, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid - Easter Concert
Classical concert at Catedral de la Almudena, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace
Festival at Palacio Real de Madrid, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
En el corazón del 7 de octubre
Exhibition at Centro Sefarad-Israel, free, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.
Smaller local events nearby
Free late afternoons at the Royal Palace (EU and Latin American citizens) Exhibition
Monday to Thursday, 16:00 to 18:00, October to March. Next: Mon 9 Nov · Palacio Real de Madrid
Free entry Monday to Thursday from 16:00 to 18:00 (October to March) for citizens of the European Union, residents and work permit holders in the EU, and Latin American citizens with proof of nationality. Patrimonio Nacional's page prints the hours.
Free · 16:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Patrimonio Nacional · Tarifa gratuita, Palacio Real de Madrid
Almudena festivity zarzuela recital Concert
Mon 9 Nov · Auditorio Sony, Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía, Palacio
Reina Sofía school singers perform zarzuela excerpts from Luisa Fernanda, La del manojo de rosas and Doña Francisquita at the Auditorio Sony, organised by the Ayuntamiento. Free entry until the hall is full, with tickets downloadable from 3 November. The school's own event page prints the date.
Free · 19:30 · Map · Source: Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía · Festividad de la Virgen de la Almudena: Recital de zarzuela
Nearby
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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