The palace hidden between mountains that was inspired in Versailles and is not in France

Surrounded by mountains, hidden among forests and fed by springs, the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso seems to be taken from a story. It is located an hour from Madrid, but when crossing its doors, the visitor is transported to a time when baroque splendor did not spare in greatness. Its gardens, its fountains and its history make it a must visit for those who want to know closely how kings lived —and how they tried to escape the weig…