Ignore the dated audio guides and focus on the massive stucco pillars that dominate the central courtyard. Arrive by 9am to beat the tour bus chaos and actually photograph the architecture without fifty strangers ruining your feed. The evening light show is a total snooze, so skip it to save your time. Spend about 45 minutes here, then ditch the palace to catch the Madurai Walks city tour to see the rest of the market.
