Sightseeing in Madrid - City Guide

A new attraction for the visitors is taking place on Wednesdays: the changing of the guard in front of the Puerta del Príncipe at the Royal Palace. On the first Wednesday of the month there is another event, the Solemn Changing at the Plaza de la Armeria, also at the Royal Palace.
The first changing is performed by 4 members of the Royal Guard every 30 minutes fro 1200 to 1400. The guards wear uniform similars to those used at the beginning of the XXth century. At the same time the Music Band of the Royal Guards performs military marches.
The Solemn Changing commemorates those made daily during the times of Alfonso XII and Alfonso XIII. It lasts for about 40 minutes and over 400 guards and 100 horses take part in it.

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