Livadia Palace is in Livadiya, Crimea, a few miles west of Yalta in southern Ukraine. In 1860, Alexander II gave the palace originally as a gift for his wife Maria Alexandrovna, after the death of Alexander II the palace was inherited by Nicholas II who requested that it be demolished and build another back in place. The new palace was built under the supervision of the architect Ippolito Antonovich Monighetti and later Nikolay Krasnov was appointed to prepare final plans of ...
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After moving the capital from Amber Palace became the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Palace is an architectural complex that combines elements of Rajput and Mughal art. Only part of the Palace is open to the public - the other is reserved for Maharajah Sawai Man Singh II, descendant of Sawai Jai Singh II, and who is resident in the Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), composed of seven storey building.
Palace Museum, currently administered by...
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Great Garden Het Loo Palace is a garden built in Baroque style with rich décor, created by William III of Orange and Mary II Stuart. Foreign visitors have called this garden "Versailles of Holland" because of its appearance axial fountains, flowers and statues.
This garden was designed by Andre Le Notre's nephew, Claude Desgotz. Great Garden has a central axis and alleys dotted with orange, they are as a badge of ...
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Stoclet Palace in Brussels dates from 1905 and was built at the request of a wealthy banker and collector, called Adolphe Stoclet. The latter has allowed architect Josef Hoffman free his imagination, who has made a masterpiece of Art Nouveau style, which is in fact the beginning of Art Deco and Modernist movements....
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Westin Palace offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Milan's business district. Its majestic facade of red marble is just a hint of the Neoclassical elegance you will experience inside.
Each comfortable room is beautifully decorated in period style and features the brand's Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath to provide maximum relaxation, while Westin Workout gym provides a host of fitness equipment. Casanova Restaurant, a classic dec...
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Palacio de San Telmo, built in the 17th century to serve as a school for navigators, especially the entrance stands a very ornamented baroque. After having served as a school for navigators and then a wealth of other purposes, the building has grown to be the official residence of President Andalusia.
Palacio de San Telmo was built in 1682 as a college for "mareantes" (navigators). It was designed in a baroque Spanish exuberant ac...
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Scloss Charlottenburg is a baroque palace dating from the early 18th century and is located in the Charlottenburg district of western town. The building burnt down during the Second World War but was completely rebuilt. Charlottenburg is the largest palace in Berlin. The core was originally built between 1695 and 1699 as a summer residence for Sophie Charlotte, wife of Elector of Brandenburg, Frederick III.
The palace designed by Johann Arn...
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Used as a royal residence from 1441 until a fire in 1795, this massive granite castle is now the place where his Danish sovereign receives guests. Channels surrounded by three sides Christiansborg Palace is an impressive baroque edifice, which takes place next meetings of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget). Can visit its headquarters during the summer only to legislators, administrators on tours organized by the castle entrance visitors are asked to wear shoes to protect floors....
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Housing Queen Margrethe II, Amalienborg Palace is composed of four castles. These are Moltkes Palace, Palace Schackske Palace and Palace Levetzaus Brockdorfske. In the middle is the statue of King Frederik V on horseback. The ideal time to visit the palace is in the afternoon because then there is the Guard Changing Ceremony. Some official and private rooms of the castle and palace gardens are open to the public....
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Summer Palace (or YiHeYuan) is located 12 km from Beijing and has a beautiful imperial garden. In the past the Summer Palace was where the imperial family retreat during the summer. Garden Palace is the best preserved garden in China. Summer Palace is a perfect combination close to the natural and artificial landscapes. The garden is a model for Chinese classical gardens, is registered in the UNESCO world cultural heritage....
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The Grand Palace and The Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The best known tourist attraction is the Grand Palace in Bangkok, who is also the official residence of King of Thailand. The famous Royal Palace complex in Bangkok was built in 1782 and includes several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of Emerald Buddha). This temple houses a statue of Emerald Buddha, which dates from the XIV century. Many say that this house is far more impressive than the Grand Palace itself. The complex palate is very high, so you should bo...
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Japanese imperial dynasty dynasty is the oldest known, according to chronicles of the first emperor ascended the throne in 660 IHR. Imperial Palace, a symbol of Japanese culture, is located in the city, surrounded by a park with high cliffs, protecting the entire area from the rest of Megalopolis. If you want to visit the Palace, is open only two times a year: on January 2nd (when the new year) and on December 23 (the birthday of the king). Palace actually dates from late 16th cen...
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Royal Palace of Brussels is an official royal residence located in the center of the capital of Belgium. Although in the past was used as residence by many kings, today is rarely used by the Belgian royal family who lives in the Royal Castle of Laeken located on the outskirts of Brussels. Royal Palace is located in front of the beautiful Parc Brussels and a market very long even called the Place des Palais or Palace Paleizenplein that separates the park. Nation Palace, which house...
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Ciragan Palace, once the palace of the Ottoman sultan, was restored and transformed into a hotel, maintaining its original splendor. It is located on the shores of the Bosphorus. Imposing building is considered the favorite venue of Istanbul high society. The hotel offers three restaurants with traditional and international cuisine, bars, shops, salons and large Spa center with gym, indoor pool, sauna, Hamam, steam bath, hairdresser.
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NH Barbizon Palace has 270 rooms. But the hotel has all types of rooms, from all the Junior Suites. This hotel is located in Amsterdam in the north of the city, just 5 minutes walk from the center. NH Barbizon Palace has all the services of a five star hotel in Amsterdam: Restaurant, Room Service, Bar, 24/24h, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Business Centre, Laundry, Room Service breakfast, totally non-smoking , television, air conditioning. This hotel has a classic style. This hot...
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Besides Salzburg Fortress Hohensalzburg and the Duomo, the Residenz Palace is probably the most important and historic sightseeing in Salzburg. This baroque palace was the official residence of the Prince Archbishop of Salzburg until the city became part of Austria.
The place where today is located in Salzburg Residenz Palace was originally a simple bishop residence dating from the year 1120. Court and related buildings have been modi...
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Mirabell Palace, the baroque masterpiece, was originally built as the castle Altenau under Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau in the year 1606. It was conceived as a gift for his concubine Salome Alt and is especially known for its splendid gardens.
His successor, Archbishop Markus Sittikus Prince changed his name to the Mirabell Palace (nice view). Prince Archbishop Franz Anton Harrach castle rebuilt from scratch, more or l...
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Palacio Real or Royal Palace is the largest and certainly one of the most impressive palaces in Europe. Has over 2,000 rooms decorated in the most luxurious as possible, 50 of which can be visited. It is located in the historic center of town east of Madrid and very close to Plaza de Espana.
Shortly after the Royal Fortress burnt down on Christmas Eve since 1734, King Philip V wished to replace the fortress with a palace built of ston...
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Ajuda Palace in Lisbon is an exuberant extravaganza. Though construction of this palace was not completed as planned due exilarii royal family in Brazil, caused by the invasion of armies of Napoleon, is still one of the most beautiful romantic buildings in Europe.
The interior is decorated with furniture, tapestries, sculptures and decorative art extravaganza. All are the result of endless wealth of the 18th century when diamonds were...
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Liberty Palace Bruges (Landhuis van het Vrije Brugse) took centuries more uses. After construction in 1525, the building was used as the Region Palace and after the second building was in 1725 became the Royal Court. Later the building became a tourist information point. Today, hosting national archive. The most important part of the building, is of course "Aldermann Room" with beautiful fireplace made of different materials: alabaster, marble and wood....
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Royal Palace in Amsterdam is located in Amsterdam's Dam Square in the center. It was originally built to serve as building the mayor and magistrates of Amsterdam. In the seventeenth century was the largest building in Europe. Royal Palace in Dam Square is one of three palaces in the Dutch State has provided to the Queen by a decision of parliament. The palace is used mainly for official events, visits at the highest level, special receptions and reception on the occasion of New Y...
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Doges Palace in Venice is a superb example of Venetian Gothic architecture. He served as Senate, administrative center, courthouse, public archive and prison until 1797 when the Venetian republic fell.
First built in the ninth century, Doges Palace was rebuilt several times but since 1340, with the construction of Hall Councils, really began to take shape. Doges City Election was private and lasted 1000 years since 697 till 1789. Council Ha...
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