Feb 18, 2025

Republic Lifestyle Desk

7 Splendid Palaces Around The World That'll Leave You Amazed


One of the most talked-about landmarks in Bangkok, Thailand, the Grand Palace is situated in the heart of the capital. It was built in 1782 to be a home and an administrative office for King Rama I.

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Constructed in the 9th century, Prague Castle located in the Czech Republic's Prague serves as an official residence and a workplace of the President of the Czech Republic.

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The Royal Palace of Madrid is a breathtaking sight to behold with 4,418 rooms across nearly 1.5 million square feet. The 18th-century building is recorded as the largest palace in Western Europe.   

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Built in 1623 by Louis XII, the Palace of Versailles which is situated in France first began as a hunting lodge. The palace boasts the Hall of Mirrors and elegant gardens by Le Nôtre.

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Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, India was constructed in 1799 for King Sawai Pratap Singh. The palace is also known by the name Palace of the Winds. 

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Buckingham Palace is one of the most well-known palaces in the world. It is the home of the monarch which began construction in 1703 and was completed in 1705.

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Mysore Palace is also known as Amba Vilas Palace, the 14th-century building was built by the Wodeyar dynasty - the royal family of Mysore. 

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