World's Greatest Palaces

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Hampton Court Palace
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Hampton Court Palace has history coursing through the brickwork. Famous for being the home of King Henry VIII, the magnificent rooms have played host to some of the most celebrated .. show full overview
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Schönbrunn Palace
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For 350 years, Schönbrunn Palace was the main Summer residence of Austria's imperial family, the Habsburgs. Designed in a rococo style, the 1,441 rooms have played host to some of .. show full overview
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The Royal Palace of Caserta
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The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest palace in the world. The gigantic structure lies 30km north of Naples and has 1200 rooms on five floors, spread across 762,000 square metres. .. show full overview
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Kensington Palace
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London's Kensington Palace is an intimate residence that houses today's modern royals. Hidden away in London's Hyde Park, it began life as an early 17th century Jacobean mansion before .. show full overview
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Neuschwanstein Castle
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A breath-taking fairytale palace in the snowcapped mountains of Bavaria in Southern Germany. Created for the eccentric King, Ludwig the second, the fantastical castle is both a visual .. show full overview
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Edinburgh Castle
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A look at Edinburgh Castle - a symbol of Scottish might that has been besieged more than 20 times and has existed in many guises, including a military fortress, prison and palace.
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Château de Fontainebleau
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Behind the scenes of the Château de Fontainebleau in France, which began life as a medieval castle in the 12th century before being turned into a renaissance palace in the 1500s.
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Peles Castle
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A visit to Peles Castle in Romania, which was built in a medieval style in 1914 but is filled with modern technological innovations, including its own hydro-electric power plant.
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Royal Palace of Stockholm
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The Royal Palace of Stockholm, constructed on the site of a former castle called Tre Kronor, has been the official residence of the monarchy for over 250 years.
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Lukshmi Villas Palace
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Behind the scenes of Lukshmi Villas Palace in India, which was built for the Maharaja of Baroda in 1890 and remains the home of the royal family to this day.

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