We are ready for our next destination, Palacio Real de Madrid. We punch in the destination to our portable Garmin Nüvi 1370/1370T that we bring from US. This device is equipped with not only US maps but also European maps. With this gadget at hand, finding destinations in concentric spider-web-like Madrid city streets becomes less challenging.
One of the greatest traits of Audi Sports cars is the fact that Audi Sports car is also a perfect daily driver. This TT Coupe lives up to that expectation. Despite its sporty stance and dynamic handling setup, the car is easy to drive. This is my first time driving in a bustling and crowded city of Madrid. Additionally, I have to rely on my GPS to know where I am going. And yet, with this TT, I feel confident in navigating through various one-way narrow cobblestone streets and busy intersections directed by Spanish policemen.
After parking our TT underneath Plaza de Oriente, we start our exploration by foot. A row of elevated full-size sculptures depicting the Greek Zodiac lined the shady path way towards Palacio Real. As the view opens up before us, we quickly agree with the assessment of many guide books about this place. It is the largest palace in Europe with over 2000 luxuriously decorated rooms. The exterior massive Tuscan pillars and intricate carvings give the grandiose impression. Today, this palace is mostly used for state ceremonies. And guided tours are offered to public.
Inside the palace, large inspiring paintings, royal armory, porcelains, watches, silverware, and antique furniture make up its precious art collections. The work of hundreds middle century exceptional artists and designers are well represented here; giving us the glimpse of the glorious past cultures and marvelous accomplishments.
In modern time, artists, designers, and engineers at Audi are making their own remarkable work of arts, design, and engineering. Since its dramatic first generation TT introduction in 1990’s, TT has won varieties of design awards at global level. Recently, this second generation TT attained Drive Car of the Year, Top Gear Coupé of the Year 2006, Fifth Gear Car of the Year 2006, Autobild Most Beautiful Car, and World Design Car of the Year 2007. Additionally, it was a finalist for World Car of the Year.
We are ready for our next destination, Palacio Real de Madrid. We punch in the destination to our portable Garmin Nüvi 1370/1370T that we bring from US. This device is equipped with not only US maps but also European maps. With this gadget at hand, finding destinations in concentric spider-web-like Madrid city streets becomes less challenging.
One of the greatest traits of Audi Sports cars is the fact that Audi Sports car is also a perfect daily driver. This TT Coupe lives up to that expectation. Despite its sporty stance and dynamic handling setup, the car is easy to drive. This is my first time driving in a bustling and crowded city of Madrid. Additionally, I have to rely on my GPS to know where I am going. And yet, with this TT, I feel confident in navigating through various one-way narrow cobblestone streets and busy intersections directed by Spanish policemen.
After parking our TT underneath Plaza de Oriente, we start our exploration by foot. A row of elevated full-size sculptures depicting the Greek Zodiac lined the shady path way towards Palacio Real. As the view opens up before us, we quickly agree with the assessment of many guide books about this place. It is the largest palace in Europe with over 2000 luxuriously decorated rooms. The exterior massive Tuscan pillars and intricate carvings give the grandiose impression. Today, this palace is mostly used for state ceremonies. And guided tours are offered to public.
Inside the palace, large inspiring paintings, royal armory, porcelains, watches, silverware, and antique furniture make up its precious art collections. The work of hundreds middle century exceptional artists and designers are well represented here; giving us the glimpse of the glorious past cultures and marvelous accomplishments.
In modern time, artists, designers, and engineers at Audi are making their own remarkable work of arts, design, and engineering. Since its dramatic first generation TT introduction in 1990’s, TT has won varieties of design awards at global level. Recently, this second generation TT attained Drive Car of the Year, Top Gear Coupé of the Year 2006, Fifth Gear Car of the Year 2006, Autobild Most Beautiful Car, and World Design Car of the Year 2007. Additionally, it was a finalist for World Car of the Year.