The World's Most Beautiful Royal Palaces

The Most Beautiful Royal Palaces in the World

These impressive palaces were once the homes of kings and emperors; now, most stand as popular tourist attractions, but they are definitely among the most famous monuments in the world; here is our list of the most beautiful Royal palaces in the world.

Buckingham Palace
They were initially known as Buckingham House, the British monarch's official London residence and principal workplace. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focus for the British people during national rejoicing and crisis.

Pena National Palace
Built-in 1842 by King Ferdinand II, the Pena National Palace in Portugal is the oldest European castle in the Romanticism style. The palace was constructed on the ruins of a monastery severely damaged in the Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755.

Château de Chambord
A masterpiece of the French Renaissance. Chateau de Chambord features 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and 84 staircases—construction of the chateau in 1519 by King François I so he could hunt in the nearby forests. The cold and massive rooms of the Château made it unpopular as an actual residence, and François I himself stayed here for less than 40 days in total.

Alhambra palace
Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was initially constructed as a fortress in 889 and was converted into a royal palace in 1333 by Yusuf I, Sultan of Granada. The Alhambra Islamic palaces were built for the last Muslim Emirs in Spain and its court of the Nasrid dynasty.

Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. Versailles was originally a hunting lodge built in 1624 by Louis XIII. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village today.