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Palace of Culture and Science
Warsaw, it is a notable high-rise building in central Warsaw which was built in 1955 as a gift from the Soviet Union.
Grand Palace
Bangkok, it has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782 and is known for its intricate architecture and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Hampton Court Palace
London, it is famous for its maze, historic tennis court, and for being the home of Henry VIII.
Topkapi Palace
Istanbul, served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Quirinal Palace
Rome, it is one of the three current official residences of the President of the Italian Republic and also one of the largest palaces in the world.
Dolmabahçe Palace
Istanbul, it is the largest palace in Turkey, built in the 19th century and was the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.
Winter Palace
Saint Petersburg, it was the official residence of the Russian Emperors from 1732 to 1917 and now serves as part of the Hermitage Museum.
Mysore Palace
Mysore, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, it is the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars — the Maharajas of Mysore.
National Palace of Sintra
Sintra, it features a mix of Gothic, Manueline, Moorish, and Mudéjar styles of architecture and is known for its two conical chimneys.
Nymphenburg Palace
Munich, it served as the main summer residence of the former rulers of Bavaria of the House of Wittelsbach and is famous for its Baroque architecture.
Buckingham Palace
London, originally known as Buckingham House, it is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.
Versailles Palace
Versailles, it was the principal royal residence of France from 1682, under Louis XIV, until the start of the French Revolution.
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Vienna, it has housed some of the most powerful people in European and Austrian history, including the Habsburg dynasty, rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, it was originally built as the city hall for the magistrates of Amsterdam and is one of three palaces in the Netherlands used by the Royal House.
Château de Chambord
Chambord, it is the largest château in the Loire Valley and was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I.
Palacio Real de Madrid
Madrid, it is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family but is only used for state ceremonies and is the largest royal palace in Europe by floor area.
Forbidden City
Beijing, it was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty and now houses the Palace Museum.
Eltham Palace
London, it is a former royal residence that became a favorite of royalty including Henry VIII and is notable for its Art Deco interior design.
Emirates Palace
Abu Dhabi, a luxurious hotel that was originally conceived as a venue for government officials and visiting dignitaries, the cost of constructing the hotel was
Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, it is the official residence of the President of India and was completed in 1929 as the Viceroy's House during the British colonial period.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul, it was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty and is the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the dynasty.
Summer Palace
Beijing, it was an Imperial Garden in Qing Dynasty and is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh, it is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, Queen Elizabeth II spends one week in residence at Holyrood Palace at the beginning of each summer.
Château de Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau, it served as a residence for the French monarchs from Louis VII to Napoleon III and is notable for its Renaissance and classical architecture.
Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna, it is one of the major tourist attractions in Austria and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Palace of Versailles
Versailles, the palace is renowned for its Hall of Mirrors, the gardens of Versailles and the Royal Opera.
Potala Palace
Lhasa, once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama and symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet.
Alhambra
Granada, originally constructed as a small fortress in AD 889 and was rebuilt into a royal palace in the mid-13th century by the Nasrid emirs.
Tokyo Imperial Palace
Tokyo, it is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan located on the former site of Edo Castle.
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