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 |  | Zwinger ... arguably THE symbol of Dresden- The Zwinger Palace: a major German landmark. Build in the 18th century with the original purpose of being the architectural setting for a courtly festival, today the Palace houses The Gem�ldegalerie Alte Meister (Old Masters...  |
 |  | Château de Versailles The magnificent palace of Versailles, built by the "Sun King" Louis XIV, is an example of what one person's will is able to complete. Starting in 1664, "Le Roi Soleil" created his palace as he wanted to escape the stinking, overcrowded Moloch of Paris. He also moved his... |
 | | Alcázares Reales de Sevilla (Royal Palaces) A royal palace in Seville, originally a moorish fort. The name comes from the arabic "al-qasr", which means "palace". Reales Alcazares as we see them now were built mainly under the king Pedro I of Castile, beginning in 1364. (Pedro I is also known as Pedro the Cruel, h... |
 |  | Dolmabahçe Palace The Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayı) was built between 1843-1856 by the Armenian Karabet Balyan, who was Sultan Abdülmecid's architect at that time. The Ottoman sultans had many palaces, but the Topkapi was the official residence until the completion of the... |
 | | Alhambra and the Gardens of Generalife La Alhambra, "The Red Castle" (arab. Qal'at al-Hamra) is a masterpiece of islamic architecture in Spain and belongs to UNESCO World Heritage. From 13 to 15 century it was a residence of moorish rulers in Granada (the city's name "Granada" itself comes from "garnata", ... |
 | | Palau Güell Antoni Gaudi's first major work for his patron and friend, industrial tycoon Count Eusebi Güell. The luxurious palace close to La Rambla was commissioned by Güell in 1880 and finished by Gaudi around 1888. The place where it stands was in that time the center of Bar... |
 | | Czernin Palace The monumental Czernin Palace in Hradčany district was built in 1668 for the family Czernin of Chudenice - one of the oldest and wealthiest Bohemian families. Count Czernin was almost broke after finishing the construction, but he now had one of the most magnificent pa... |
 | | Schönbrunn Palace Admisson: Imperial Tour EUR 8,90; Grand Tour EUR 11,50- check homepage! Waste a day getting lost in one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe- Sisi`s former summer residence Schönbrunn Palace. Back in time, the Habsburgs, a large imperial family resided her... |
 | | Imperial Palace - Hofburg Admission: 8.90€; several tours offered - On a ride with the streetcar lines Number 1 or 2 (the so called Ring-Linien) - Hop off at The Imperial Palace... Originally a castle from the thirteenth century, The Palace was later extended to a splendid residence and inh... |