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A palace is a large residence, often serving as a royal residence or the home for a head of state or another high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome which housed the Imperial residences.
29. Mai 2024 · A palace is a royal residence and sometimes a seat of government or religious centre. Learn about the history, design, and construction of palaces from ancient Egypt to modern Europe and Asia.
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Since 1979, the Palace of Versailles has been listed as a World Heritage and is one of the greatest achievements in French 17th century art. Louis XIII's old hunting pavilion was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV, when he installed the Court and government there in 1682.
The Palace of Versailles (/ v ɛər ˈ s aɪ, v ɜːr ˈ s aɪ / vair-SY, vur-SY; French: château de Versailles [ʃɑto d(ə) vɛʁsɑj] ⓘ) is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 19 kilometers (12 mi) west of Paris, France.
The Louvre Palace (French: Palais du Louvre, [palɛ dy luvʁ]), often referred to simply as the Louvre, is an iconic French palace located on the Right Bank of the Seine in Paris, occupying a vast expanse of land between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois.
A palace is a large, highly decorated house, especially one that is the official home of a king or queen. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of palace, and see examples and collocations with other words.
11. Mai 2024 · May 10, 2024, 5:10 AM ET (The Indian Express) Once behind hurling soup at Mona Lisa, activists throw ‘orange powder’ inside Versailles’ Hall of Mirrors. Palace of Versailles, Paris. Palace of Versailles, former French royal residence and center of government, now a national landmark.
