European palace

From the legendary Versailles Palace in France to the lesser-known Castelo de Sao Jorge in Portugal, these are the structures you need to see on your next European tour

Dreaming of gilded ceilings with dripping chandeliers over marble floors? These palaces in the city are for you.

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It is not always easy to be the owner of the biggest house in the country. Imagine how long it would take you to paint all the rooms or do the gardening. In addition, you will never have the opportunity to redecorate as everything should remain as it was at the time of the past. Discover the sumptuous palaces where royal families live.

Rundale Palace - Summer palace for the Dukes of Courland. Built from 1736-40 & 1764-68. Named for the German place mane, Ruhenthal (Valley of Peace). After the Duchy of Courland was absorbed by Russian Empire, 1795, Catherine the Great presented palace to Count Valerian Zubov, youngest brother of her lover, Prince Platon Zubov.

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Day 5: Palace of Versailles – located about 40 minutes from the center of Paris. Admission for people under 26 is free and over 26 is 18€ -27€. It became famous by the couple Louis IX and Maria Antoinette as well as the stories that are heard about it. There you will see the palace, the gardens, various exhibitions, etc. Article by Giorgos Boznos Photo by chateauversailles

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Are you fascinated by the grandeur of European palaces and castles? Are you curious to explore their history, as well as what secrets they may be hiding behind those imposing walls? From France's awe-inspiring Château