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The Winter Palace, designed by Rastrelli and Stroganov, features opulent Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, symbolising Russian imperial grandeur.
The Alhambra is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Granada built by Nasrid Sultans in the 13th century. It is a grand Andalusian architecture which now houses the Museum of Fine Arts.
Initially a hunting house, Versailles turned into a royal residence and the cradle of the state under Louis XIV. The most visited site in France, it is renowned for its magnificent gardens and the Hall of Mirrors.
Popular for its intricate honey-comb facade, Hawa Mahal, or the 'Palace of the Winds' was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. It is a perfect blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
With its iconic Big Ben tower, the Westminster Palace, or the Houses of Parliament, is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture in London.
Perched atop Marpo Ri hill, the Potala Palace is a symbol of Tibetan culture and was once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama.
Located in Beijing, the Forbidden City is an enormous palace complex built in traditional Chinese imperial architectural style. It was built in 1406 and was home to emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Built in 1459 in the Ottoman-Baroque style, Topkapi Palace was once the administrative and residential centre of the Ottoman Empire. It is situated on the banks of the Bosphorus.
Standing on the outskirts of Vienna, the Schönbrunn Palace is a Baroque palace famous for its lavish gardens, the world's oldest zoo, and Roman ruins.
Built between 1897 and 1912, the Mysore Palace showcases the opulence of the Wadiyar Dynasty. It is a prime example of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style designed by J. W. Brassington.