A Taste of Architecture: Palaces!

A Palace is the official residence especially of a king, queen, bishop or other sovereign or exalted personage. They were meant to been seen as a sign of royalty, wealth and grace. Many palaces are now put to the uses such as parliaments or museums..PINNERS CHOICE! February 20. 2016
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Buckingham Palace, London. Originally known as Buckingham House, the building which forms the core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1703 on a site which had been in private ownership for at least 150 years.
Spring Palace
Royal Palace, Madrid | Spain. The Palacio Real de Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, but is only used for state ceremonies.