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Palace of Culture and Science

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Warsaw, it is a notable high-rise building in central Warsaw which was built in 1955 as a gift from the Soviet Union.

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Grand Palace

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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.

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Hampton Court Palace

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London, it is famous for its maze, historic tennis court, and for being the home of Henry VIII.

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Topkapi Palace

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Istanbul, served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans in the 15th and 16th centuries.

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Quirinal Palace

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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.

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Dolmabahçe Palace

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Istanbul, it is the largest palace in Turkey, built in the 19th century and was the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire.

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Winter Palace

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Saint Petersburg, it was the official residence of the Russian Emperors from 1732 to 1917 and now serves as part of the Hermitage Museum.

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Mysore Palace

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Mysore, also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, it is the official residence and seat of the Wodeyars — the Maharajas of Mysore.

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National Palace of Sintra

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Sintra, it features a mix of Gothic, Manueline, Moorish, and Mudéjar styles of architecture and is known for its two conical chimneys.

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Nymphenburg Palace

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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.

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Buckingham Palace

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London, originally known as Buckingham House, it is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom.

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Versailles Palace

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Versailles, it was the principal royal residence of France from 1682, under Louis XIV, until the start of the French Revolution.

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Hofburg Imperial Palace

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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.

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Royal Palace of Amsterdam

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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.

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Château de Chambord

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Chambord, it is the largest château in the Loire Valley and was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francis I.

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Palacio Real de Madrid

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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.

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Forbidden City

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Beijing, it was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty and now houses the Palace Museum.

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Eltham Palace

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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.

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Emirates Palace

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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 3billionUSD,makingitthethirdmostexpensivehoteleverbuilt.3 billion USD, making it the third most expensive hotel ever built.

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Rashtrapati Bhavan

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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.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Seoul, it was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty and is the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the dynasty.

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Summer Palace

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Beijing, it was an Imperial Garden in Qing Dynasty and is mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake.

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Palace of Holyroodhouse

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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.

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Château de Fontainebleau

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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.

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Schönbrunn Palace

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Vienna, it is one of the major tourist attractions in Austria and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

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Palace of Versailles

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Versailles, the palace is renowned for its Hall of Mirrors, the gardens of Versailles and the Royal Opera.

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Potala Palace

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Lhasa, once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama and symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet.

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Alhambra

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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.

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Tokyo Imperial Palace

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Tokyo, it is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan located on the former site of Edo Castle.

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