Royal Garages

The Royal Garages is a garage and museum in the Realpaleis complex of Koningstad (in Koningstad Centrum).

History
The history of the Royal Garages dates back over 200 years. In 1787 King Adrian II had a courtyard built in the Royal Palace in Koningstad to accomodate the State Coach (1779) and the Royal Coach (1686). Two more coaches were ordered from Hooper in 1878 and 1895. In 1910 the Royal family purchased its first car, a Delauney-Belleville. After World War I, the royal family purchased a Dodge (in 1918) and this would be the primary car for many years. In the following years, the family would buy more cars, including a Rolls-Royce limousine. The car that the king presently uses daily is a 2011 Audi S8.

Museum
In 1969 the Royal family decided to convert the Royal Garages into a museum for people to enjoy. While most of the cars are driveable and some are used on occasion, they mostly reside in the garages. Entrance to the garages is included in the general admission to the palace, or is €10 alone.