There’s something about the grandeur of a palace that just pulls you in. Maybe it’s the intricate architecture or just the chance to wander through rooms that kings and queens once called home. Here are a few of our favorite palaces to add to your travel bucket list.
Palace of Versailles, France
Located just outside Paris, Versailles is the epitome of French elegance and grandeur. Originally a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII, his son Louis XIV transformed it into one of the largest and most opulent palaces in the world. No list of palaces would be complete without its mention.
Schönbrunn Palace, Austria
Schönbrunn Palace, a former imperial summer residence in Vienna, is one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria. With its 1441 rooms, Schönbrunn is famous for its beautiful Baroque architecture and its vast gardens. Interestingly, the gardens include a maze, a palm house, and the world’s oldest zoo.
Alhambra, Spain
Located in Granada, the Alhambra is a stunning example of Moorish architecture and one of Spain’s most visited attractions. This palace-fortress complex was originally constructed as a small fortress in 889 AD and rebuilt in the mid-13th century. The complex includes the beautiful Generalife Gardens, with fountains, courtyards, and beautiful greenery.
