GRAND PALACES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

The Forbidden City, Beijing, China ::

Situated Beijing, the Forbidden City was constructed in 1407, during the Ming dynasty and took approximately
14 years to build. The palace needed over a million workers to construct it and is the world's largest palace
complex, comprising of over 74 hectares, a 52-meter wide moat and 8700 rooms. It is now known as the
Palace Museum and were listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1987. Remember to plan
what you see here as the complex is vast.

Mysore Palace, Mysore, India ::

Mysore Palace, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, is one of India's greatest tourist attractions after the Taj
Mahal , with over 2.7 million visitors. The Palace was built in 1872 and twice restored and regenerated in 1912
and 1940. The site is open to tourist but be aware that taking photos and wearing shoes inside is strictly forbidden. The most amazing view of the palace is when it is lit up on Sundays, national holidays and on the
Hindu festival of NAVRATRI.

Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia  :;

The beautiful and ornate Winter Palace has seen some huge changes in its time. Built on an enormous  scale
to resemble the might of the Russian empire, it was stormed during the Russian Revolution in 1917 and today
is part of the Heritage Museum Complex. In 1708 the palace was a small Dutch-style wooden building made
for Peter the Great and his family. The way upgrades in 1731 to take the shape of a gigantic palace and
rebuilt again entirely a few decades later. The grand residence served as the the home of the royal family up
until the Tsar, Nicholas II, abdicated in 1917. The Palace is a must see for all visitors to St. Petersburg.


Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France :;  

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous places in the world and is one of the top tourist sites in
France. It is home to a fantastic showcase of the 18th Century art and is filled with beautiful garden and
walkways, perfect for a picturesqe summer stroll. The palace is also home tremendous history - it become the home of King Louis XIV in 1682 and was the center of power until the French revolution in 1789, when the
Royal Family was forced to move back to Paris.

Potala Palace. Lhasa, China  :: 

The Potala Palace is the highest ancient palace in the world, sitting at an altitude of 3767 meters.
Old Chinese legends c;aim that the Tibetan King.built the site in the 7th Century for his new wife.
Since then it has been the winter palace of the Dalai Lama and is a strong symbol of Tibetan
Buddhism. The palace is situated so high up that oxygen tanks are not allowed to be taken there in
case of a fire, so be sure to acclimatize yourself to the environment before visiting.

Buckingham Palace, London, Englamd ::

Buckingham Palace is the official residence of The Queen but interestingly it was not always a palace.
It has been home to the British Monarchy since Queen Victoria took residence ere in 1837 but was
originally known as Buckingham House.In the 1820s the site was developed into what is now known as Buckingham Palace and today is an iconic part of Britain. The Changing of the Guard happens every
day here in the summer and is a popular tourist attraction.


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