Category: Castles and palaces
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Locally called Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace, Palace of the Duke), Doge's Palace is a massive palace complex next to St. Mark’s Square and on a Venice canal, with ornate rooms, art and secret passageways. A Gothic masterpiece, it is a remarkable complex made up of layers of structural materials and…
View moreThe Royal Palace of Madrid, although now only used for state ceremonies, is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family in the city of Madrid. The palace has a floor room of 135,000 square meters (1,450,000 square ft) and has more than 3,400 rooms. Quick facts Name: Royal Palace…
View morePrague Castle is actually a castle complex constructed in the 9th century in Prague, Czech Republic. It is the Czech Republic President's formal office. The castle was a power seat for Bohemian kings, Holy Roman emperors, and Czechoslovak presidents. Quick facts Name: Prague Castle Location: Prague, Czech Republic Built 9th…
View moreThe Tower of London, officially known with full name as Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in the center of London.
View moreSchönbrunn Palace was the Habsburg rulers‘ primary summer residence in Hietzing, Vienna. It’s one of the country’s most significant architectural, cultural and historical landmarks, built in Rococo style.
View moreThe Hofburg is the former Habsburg dynasty rulers‘ main imperial palace and today serves as the Austrian President’s official residence and workplace. Located in the middle of Vienna, it was constructed in the 13th century and subsequently extended several times. Quick facts Name: The Hofburg Location: Vienna, Austria Built 13th…
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