I got the chance to travel to Madrid early this year and we were given a tour of the Royal Palace. I took some pictures but I think a picture of it at night would have been better because it's really pretty when it's all lit up. My favorite sight was
The Cathedral across the courtyard from the palace.
The main entrance is located on the impressive Plaza de Armas where you can already see the elegance and magnificence of the building's main facade. Make sure to check out the balconies of the
most important rooms, such as the Throne Room or the Gala Dining Room. During the tour we got to see stunning frescoes, 16th-century tapestries, mirrors from the La Granja royal factory in Segovia, Chinese porcelains, silks and velvets are some of the beautiful features that enhance the splendor of the different salons, where important historic events are still held.
On the cornerstone of the palace you will see an inscription that reads "For all eternity." The
Royal Palace was laid at the center of Madrid in 1738 as a symbol of solidity, strength, and continuity. The monumental building was built of granite and limestone, with wood used only in the doors and windows to minimize the risk of fire, and used to be the official residence of the King and Queen of Spain.
When I think about a trip to the Caribbean I have but one destination in mind, and that is Cuba. It's capital, Havana, is such a lovely city filled with colonial elegance. Cuba also has the best beaches in the Caribbean. There is a lot of Spanish colo
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When they say Spanish "fiesta", I fancy a mental picture of long procession and ceaseless praying crowd. So when Marco asked me to celebrate Fiesta de San Isidro in Madrid, I was reluctant for a while. I have nothing against Spain, but I wasn't not sure
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