Liria Palace

The Liria Palace (Palacio de Liria) is a late 18th-century palace in central Madrid and serves as the Madrid residence of the Dukes of Alba. It is notable for containing a large private art collection and family archives.

The palace interior presents historic reception rooms and a collection of paintings, tapestries and decorative arts arranged as a private house-museum. Guided visits show principal state rooms and selected works from the collection; public access is restricted and typically organised as timed tours.

Construction took place in the late 18th century for members of the Alba family. The building was severely damaged during the Spanish Civil War and underwent major restoration and conservation work in the 20th century to repair structural and decorative losses.

The building stands in central Madrid near the Plaza de la Lealtad and the Paseo de Recoletos, within walking distance of major city boulevards and museums.

• Art collection: Houses a major private art and archive collection including paintings, tapestries and historic documents held by the House of Alba.
• Visitor access: Public access is limited and normally by timed guided tours rather than free entry, so book ahead to visit interior rooms.
• Damage and restoration: Sustained heavy damage during the 1936-1939 Spanish Civil War required substantial 20th-century restoration to recover the palace interiors.