People call this world as materialistic; they say the present era is something when people have gone much more lavish in terms of mindset. It may be true, but at the same time you can’t say earlier there was nothing such. If you don’t believe go and watch those antique palace, those used to be resident of the rulers. We have come up with a few. Take a look!
10 Pena National Palace
The Pena National Palace in Portuguese is one of the most stunning places to visit. It was made in 1842 by King Ferdinand. It was developed on the relics of a monastery extremely affected during a severe earthquake in 1755.
9 Schonbrunn Palaces, Vienna
It’s another pretty tourist dragging palace over the globe. The place has about fifteen hundred rooms, and there is a heavenly garden available up front. It was constructed during 1700 as it is speculated by analysts.
8 Summer Palace, China
Summer palace is considered one of the most popular destinations in China and whole Asia. It surrounds about three kilometres in the city of Beijing. Initially made with an idea of relaxing zone for the rulers in China, it got the new name by early 90s.
7 Mysore Palace
Mysore Palace is a watch able architect. This used to be the residence of the earlier regal families in the city. There is a mammoth meeting hall available as well in the middle. In fact, the whole city Mysore is also quite known as a city of lavish palace. It drags bout three million tourists each year.
6 Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles represents the proud French artistic skills. It was made during 1600s by Louis XIII. The place is located at about 20 kms southwest from the capital of France. However, it is quite a rich hamlet now in Paris.
5 Topkapi Palaces, Turkey
The famous Turkish ruler King Sultan Mehmed II was the man behind this extremely enchanting palace in Istanbul. It was made with an idea of conducting official ceremonies, and as a judgement making destination. It covers a huge hundred seventy three acres area.
4 Chateau de Chambord, France
Chateau de Chambord is one of the much visited destinations in whole France. It was the physical output of King Francois’s ideas, the construction of which was initiated during 1500s; however, the King wasn’t alive till completion. There are about five hundred rooms available in the palace.
3 Alhambra Palace, Spain
Though the construction was initiated of Alhambra palace a long before, but the actual credit goes to Muhammad ben Al-Ahmar for what you are witnessing today. Anyway, it was again revamped by Sultan of Granada during 1300s.
2 Buckingham Palace
The world is well aware of the place. This is the London house and a destination where the entire legal affairs are conducted of British king. The palace is situated in the City of Westminster, and much known for its regal hospitality.
1 Palace of Westminster
Here we come up with another popular palace in of the UK. The best part is that it is now the meeting zone of the two Parliament houses of the nation, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is situated on the Middlesex bank of the River Thames.