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Jul 27, 2026 24 min

Present Arms!

from The Making of Madrid Hosted by Felicity Hughes ⏐ Lonely Planet writer and tour guide

The Royal Armoury at the Palacio Real recently reopened to the public. To celebrate, I put together this episode featuring some of the highlights of the collection. From the cute armour worn by Carlos I's dog to the full suit made for Felipe II's marriage to Mary Tudor, I cover stories connected to the powerful Habsburg family before finishing up with a look at the newest items on display: beautiful yet lethal arquebuses produced in Madrid during Bourbon rule. Visit my website and subscribe for a FREE copy of Madrid Beyond the Guidebook ⁠⁠⁠https://shr.pn/tiNH⁠⁠⁠ To support the Making of Madrid, consider buying a copy of ⁠⁠⁠Quiet Madrid⁠⁠⁠⁠, my guide to the city's tranquil spaces in hidden places. You can also⁠⁠ leave a tip⁠⁠ to show your support. Or you could buy one of my ⁠⁠⁠⁠audio tours on Voicemap⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for my ⁠⁠⁠newsletter to get a free copy of Madrid Beyond the Guidebook⁠⁠⁠ (visit themakingofmadrid.com if you can't use these links)

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