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Real Fábrica de Tapices

Fascinating craftsmanship in this royal workshop

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The Royal Tapestry Workshop is hidden away in a side street not far away from Atocha station.

Founded back in 1721, the workshop still uses the time-honoured processes to repair worn masterpieces or to complete the astronomically priced new orders.

If you are lucky you can see the small band of craftsmen and women at work on the guided tour.

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C/Fuentarrabía 2

Open: Mon–Fri 10am–2pm. Closed Aug & Dec 24–Jan 2

Entry: €5, under-18s & over-65s, disabled €4. Tours on the hour (noon in English)

Real Fábrica de Tapices

Metro Atocha Renfe or Menéndez Pelayo

Paseo del Arte & Retiro Sights

Text © Patrick López

Image by Tnarik Innael