10 Luxurious Palaces Worldwide

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 23, 2023

Buckingham Palace, UK

Discover the lavish interiors of the palace, including the Throne Room and Ballroom, with access to 19 state rooms showcasing masterpieces during the summer months.

Schönbrunn Palace, Austria

Initially an imperial hunting lodge, served as the summer residence for Habsburg emperors until 1918, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Palace of Versailles, France

This grand palace, housing over 60,000 works and featuring exquisite gardens, including the renowned Hall of Mirrors and opulent Rococo-style rooms of Marie Antoinette.

Dolmabahçe Palace, Turkey

With 285 rooms and a history as the Ottoman Empire's seat, stands as one of the world's most opulent palaces, adorned with 14 tonnes of gold on its ceilings during construction.

Forbidden City, China

China's largest palace complex, housing over 20 emperors, encompasses 90 palace compounds, 900-plus buildings, and nearly 10,000 rooms across 180 acres.

Mysore Palace, India

Completed in 1912 with a rich history dating back to the 14th century, features breathtaking architecture, impressive interiors, and nightly illumination by 97,000 lights.

Sanssouci Palace, Germany

Sanssouci, the summer palace of King Frederick the Great, meaning "without concern" in French, harmonizes Frederician Rococo architecture with cascading vineyard terraces on elevated terrain.

Grand Palace, Thailand

Initially constructed with wood and later entirely replaced with masonry along the Chao Phraya River, boasts breathtaking detailing on both exteriors and interiors.

Alhambra, Spain

A Moorish masterpiece, is named for its reddish hue and is often described as "a pearl set in emeralds" due to its wooded surroundings.

Doge's Palace, Italy

Symbolizing power in Venice, intricately combines Gothic foundations with opulent Renaissance and Mannerist additions, serving as the Doge's residence for five centuries.

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