Tag: “Palace”

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  1. The Royal Grand Palace

    One of the major attractions in Bangkok is the Royal Grand Palace, which for about 150 years was not only the home of the king and his court, but also the entire administrative seat of government. Thai kings stopped living in the palace full time around the turn of the twentieth century, but the complex remains the seat of power and spiritual heart of the Thai kingdom.

  2. Torre d'Arnolfo, Florence, Italy

    The ancient 13th century rectangular tower which is part of the Old Palace (Palazzo Vecchio) was named after the architect who designed it, Arnolfo di Cambio. It contains two small cells and is 94 metres high.

  3. Sun sets on Orchha

    Jahangir palace in Orchha....these palaces were built by the Bundela Kings in the 15th -16th century

  4. Exploring the Palace of Fine Arts

    A child gets a closer look at one of the friezes near the main rotunda

  5. Royal Palace Phnom Penh Cambodia

    The Royal Palace in the capital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  6. Hercules and Cacus, Florence, Italy

    The statue of Hercules and Cacus is located at the entrance of the Old Palace, next to Michelangelo’s David commissioned by the republican counsel of Florence to celebrate their victory over the Medici.

    The Medici commissioned the statue of Hercules and Cacus in 1525 – 1534, to celebrate their victory over the republicans. When it was viewed publicly it was ridiculed.

  7. Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

    Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

  8. Darul Aman Palace

    Darul Aman Palace was destroyed in the early
    1990's as rival mujahideen factions fought for
    control of Kabul. Plans are currently
    underway to rebuild Darul Aman Palace for
    use as the permanent seat of Afghanistan's
    parliament.

  9. Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy

    The clock and the tower of this 13th century palace are a reference point for many tourists who visit Florence.

    The palace was designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and built in the Quartieri Santa Croce, in Piazza della Signoria. Cosimo I de’ Medici resided there along with his family.

  10. The Pink Palace

    The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, known as The Pink Palace was one of the first two grand hotels built on the beach at Waikiki. A truly spectacular hotel that is first class with a grand history.