King Carlos III Inhabits New Palace in Madrid

Posted by admin on July 14th, 2009 filed in Travel

Madrid has a very interesting history, and plays a significant role in the social and cultural evolution of Spain. It houses the Royal Palace, which has been the official home of Spanish royalty for centuries. It also serves as one of its many major landmarks and tourist attractions. It has an interesting and long history and was originally the site of a 10th century fortress. The old castle that was built on the site burned down in 1734 and King Phillip ordered a new palace to be constructed in the same location. It was built under a Berniniesque style and was designed by Filippo Juvarra and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo in association with Ventura Rodriguez, Francesco Sabatini and Scirmento. The new palace was finished in 1764 and faces the cathedral, which is directly across from it. King Carlos the III was the first to inhabit this grand new palace. The Madrid best hotels have information on this and other major landmarks available at the front desk.

King Carlos III was reigned from 1759 to 1788 and was an incredibly interesting ruler. He was a known believer in Enlightened Absolutism. This is a type of monarchism philosophy that is heavily based on the principles of Enlightenment. There is a strong focus on rationality and in rulerships it is applied to regions and the principality. There is belief in the freedom of speech and religion and a focus on tolerance. This is the mark of a benevolent ruler and most of them also favored the arts and sciences. Free press and the right to own property were other major components. King Carlos’s reign was marked by Spain’s conflicts with Britain over the control of interests in the Americas, and also known for its allegiance with France. His rivals with Britain influenced his support of the United States in its War of Independence. His policies were generally in the best interest of his country and wa generally popular.