King Philip II of Spain and Louis XIV of France were great rulers of their time, ruling similarly but different, with each one of their ways reflected in their palaces. Both of these rulers felt a strong need to exercise and flaunt their power and wealth among their people and other countries, building large and extravagant palaces to show it. Although both of them did show their extreme wealth in their palaces, Louis XIV was by far more extravagant in this as seen in his brightly colored walls and intricately detailed paintings on the high ceilings. King Philip II’s palace, on the other hand, was more bland in color and shine but still beautiful and spacious, lined with hallways and rooms filled with precious, expense artwork. Another difference
