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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Trump's Inauguration Will Mark the Launch of a New Beast

While many of the innovations in the latest iteration of the presidential car remain strictly under wraps, it's common knowledge that it will weigh upwards of eight tons, will feature bulletproof glass and kevlar-coated tires.

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

On this long street, which stretches over a mile from the castle square to the magnificent Copernicus on the other side, you can see some of the more iconic buildings of Warsaw, such as the Presidential Palace, the City University Building, St. Anne's Church and the Carmelite Church. 2.

The Uniqueness of Colonial Architecture Around the World

Presidential Palace, Hanoi, Vietnam Image Source and Cover Image: Lars Curfs/ Wikimedia Commons Iglesia de la Companía de Jesús, Cusco, Peru Image Source: McKay Savage/ Wikimedia Commons The term “colonial architecture” is complicated because it encompasses a wide range of styles.

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.