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, Inida

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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