Royal Palace of Madrid, Madrid

Grand palace done better with audio guided tour. You can download the app in your own phone and use your own earphones if you don't want to pay for the tablet they provide. It's same. I personally liked the gems- embedded tables. The waiting queue was in scorching heat and it's better to carry umbrella and water. Just outside the palace we also saw an international youth dance group who were performing for the crowd and recording.

I have to say I've been to a lot of countries, a few places including Versailles and dozens of museums. Vatican ceilings were cool. I grew up with Viscaya in Miami. This blows them all out of the water. I wish i could take pictures. The armory: incredible. Excellent intact collection. The show armor was exquisite. The king and queen's apartments, the embroidery, the instruments, the woodwork... It's all incredible. Unbelievable. Each king had their own "brand". Check for it on the walls of their personalized rooms.