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The Royal Alcázar was a structure situated on the site where is the Royal Palace of Madrid (known as the Eastern Palace), Spain. Built as a Muslim fortress in the 9th century, the building was extended and improved over the centuries, particularly from the 16th century. It was at this time that it was converted into a royal palace, when Madrid was elected as the capital of the Spanish Empire. Despite being a palace, the great building kept its original title of Alcázar.
The first extension to the building was completed in 1537 and was commissioned by King Charles V. However, its exterior was constructed by the architect Juan Gómez de Mora in 1636, commissioned by King Philip IV.
As famous for its artistic treasures as it is for its unusual architecture, it was the residence of the Spanish Royal Family and home of the Court during the Trastámara dynasty, until its destruction by fire during the reign of King Philip V, on Christmas Eve 1734. Many artistic treasures were lost, including over 500 paintings. Other works, such as Las meninas by Velázquez, were saved.
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