all world architecture: World’s 26 Greatest Palaces

Thursday, January 26, 2012

World’s 26 Greatest Palaces


1. Mohatta Palace, Karachi, Pakistan
The Word PALACE is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills in Rome. A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. In many parts of Europe, the term is also applied to relatively large urban buildings built as the private mansions of the aristocracy. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels or office buildings (wikipedia). This post features a collection of 26 marvelous palaces around the world.

2. King’s Palace Thailand
3. The Palace of Justice, Romania
4. Crystal Palace, London, England
5. Palace of Versailles, France
6. Royal Palace Thailand
7. Bucaco Palace, Portugal
8. Palace of Gold, United States
9. Buckingham Palace, London
10. Peter’s Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia
11. Belvedere Palace, Vienna
12. Mysore Palace, India
13. Mini Sintra National Palace, Portugal
15. Sultan Qabous palace, Muscat
16. People’s Palace Glasgow, Scotland
17. Palace of Queluz, Portugal
18. China Forbidden City Palace
19. Blue Palace, Greece
20. Taj Mahal, India
21. Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
22. Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, France
24. Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey
25. Kensington Palace, London, England
26. Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria
27. Summer Palace, Beijing, China
28. Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia

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