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Bavaria: Land of Beautiful Castles, Palaces and Fortresses

Herrenchiemsee Palace Yet another of King Ludwig’s lavish commissions, Herrenchiemsee is an exquisite palace located on an island, namely Herreninsel, the largest island in lake Chiemsee.

Then & Now - How Time Transformed 7 Grandiose Palaces

From Belarus to Haiti, this is how time transformed the most beautiful palaces around the world. 1. Ruzhany Palace, Belarus Ruzhany Palace was built in the late 16th century by the Sapieha family - power-brokers of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth - over the site of their earlier estate.

Feast Your Eyes on 10 of the World's Most Amazing Palaces

The Potala Palace Source The Potala Palace is situated on Marpo Ri hill, 130 meters above the Lhasa Valley in Tibet. Initially, this landmark was already occupied by a palace in the 7th century. The construction of the present palace began in 1645, during the reign of the fifth Dalai Lama.

Kolomenskoye - A Palace Restored!

It was here that Tsar Alexis Mikhailovich built an elaborate wooden palace in the second half of the 17th century. Unfortunately, in 1768, queen Katherine the great refused to live in it, and had it destroyed and built a new, only to be destroyed again in 1872.

This Beautiful Palace Appears to Hover Over the Water

As if rising out of legend, Lake Palace dominates the center of Lake Pichola. The palace is one of India's most famous and luxurious hotels. It was built in the middle of the 18th Century by prince Maharana Jagat Singh II as a summer palace, where he famously entertained many guests and lovers.

This Imam Lives in a Special Kind of Palace. Wow.

Perched atop a rock pinnacle at the famous Wadi Dhahr Valley, near the capital city of Sana, Yemen, is Dar al-Hajar, better known as the Imam’s Rock Palace. It is an iconic symbol of Yemen, whose picture can be found on postcards, magazines, bills, water bottles and on and on.

Taj Falaknuma Palace: The Most Opulent Oriental Beauty

Falaknuma Palace is one of the finest palaces in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Designed by an Englishman it housed many wealthy and powerful men. Now a luxurious hotel and tourist spot, this palace still captures the beauty it held.

These 6 Royals Chose a Path Outside the Palace

Image Source: 外務省ホームページ / Wikimedia Commons These 6 Royals Chose a Path Outside the Palace work, Japan, united kingdom, career, princess, Prince, royal family A list of Royal Family members who have careers outside their royal duties or decided to withdraw from them altogether

15 Magnificent Royal Residences From All Around the World

Royal Palace of Brussels, Belgium Image Source: el legowo/ Wikimedia Commons The gorgeous Royal Palace of Brussels situated in the heart of Brussels park is the official palace of the Belgian king and queen.

Seoul Has Some Gorgeous, Must-Visit Locations...

Take your pick from a wide selection of historical museums, botanical gardens, nature reserves, and ancient palaces that date as far back as the 14th century.

Take a Look at Jaipur, a City of Beautiful Architecture

Hawa Mahal The Palace of the Winds is named thus because the many windows allow for cool breezes to keep the interior perpetually cozy. The original purpose of the palace’s beehive of windows was to allow women of noble birth to see what’s going on in the street without being seen. 2.

12 Sites You Need To See If You Ever Visit Warsaw, Poland!

Palace of Culture and Science This impressive and tall building, one of the tallest buildings in Poland, isn’t hard to see from any part of the city - but you should also visit it and catch one of the many exhibits held within its walls.

The Most Dazzling Ancient Castles and Fortresses on Earth

The countless architectural wonders scattered throughout the planet are, certainly, among the greatest legacies of the previous generations, and castles, palaces, and fortresses are the crown jewels of that legacy.

15 Unbelievable Sights to See in Fairy Tale Germany!

As you pass from castle to forest, through handsome towns, over Alpine mountains and into heavenly palaces - with a large glass of beer in one hand and a gingerbread man in the other – you will feel yourself part of some great fairy tale.

Visit the Coziest City in Europe: The Best of Budapest

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