Europe's many monarchies have left behind a priceless architectural heritage: exceptional royal palaces. Let’s take a look at the five most beautiful royal palaces, locations you need to see during your stay.
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5 royal palaces in Europe you need to see
The Palace of Versailles, France
The Palace of Versailles, the Sun King’s architectural incarnation of his ambition and the symbol of the king’s absolute power, is undeniably one of the most beautiful royal palaces in Europe, a true masterpiece of classical and baroque architecture.
the Private Apartments, the emblematic 73 m long Hall of Mirrors, the French gardens designed by Le Nôtre, and the Queen's Hamlet, a small, studiously pastoral village built for Marie-Antoinette, where she loved to relax.
Buckingham Palace, United Kingdom
, and once inside, you can just picture the life of today's royal family.
the Changing of the Guard, the throne room and the Private Apartments, which are open to the public during summer and decorated with works of art from the Royal Collection.
The Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain
- more than twice as much as Buckingham or the Palace of Versailles. Its Baroque architecture and sumptuous interiors are sure to win you over, giving you a closer looks at Spanish history and culture.
the amazing throne room, the collection of paintings by great masters such as Goya, Velázquez and Caravaggio, the Royal Armoury, and the Royal Kitchen, which shows the evolution of court gastronomy over the centuries.
Schönbrunn Palace, Austria
fans - and others! - shouldn make sure to visit the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, a magnificent Baroque and Rococo palace, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness to the splendour of the Habsburg dynasty, this palace was used as a summer residence, and its interiors may evoke the imperial opulence of the time.
the Great Gallery with its frescos up on the ceilings, the apartments of Franz Joseph and Sissi, the Baroque gardens and the oldest zoo in the world: the Schönbrunn zoo.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
century, is like a return to the dreams worlds of childhood for many of us, to say nothing of the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
the Byzantine-inspired throne room, the king's bedroom with its carved wood panelling, and the Singers' Hall purpose-built for music.
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