Project of Filippo Juvarra for the Royal Palace of Madrid

The mysterious fire gave Philip V the excuse and opportunity to build a new palace, which would be a more appropriate symbol of the power of the Bourbon dynasty, and which would show the luxury to which he was so accustomed.

Filippo Juvarra, a well-known Italian architect who had spent most of his career in Turin, was chosen to design a new Royal Palace.

Shortly after the fire, in April 1734, Juvarra moved to Madrid, and soon was working on the project for the new residence of the Spanish royal family.

Juvarra's plan consisted of a voluminous palace complex with various squares and gardens, built in the baroque style, with four large courtyards.

However, upon arrival in Madrid he received a different assignment: to adapt the grand palace designed by his mentor so that it would fit in the place where the old Alcázar had been located.

It would not conclude until 1764, under the reign of Charles III; the palace was completed by Francesco Sabatini together with renowned Spanish architects like Ventura Rodríguez.