World’s 26 Greatest Palaces

World’s 26 Greatest Palaces: The Word PALACE is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills in Rome. A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. In many parts of Europe, the term is also applied to relatively large urban buildings built as the private mansions of the aristocracy. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels or office buildings (wikipedia). This post features a collection of 26 marvelous palaces around the world.

1. Mohatta Palace, Karachi, Pakistan





2. King’s Palace Thailand




3. The Palace of Justice, Romania


4. Crystal Palace, London, England


5. Palace of Versailles, France


6. Royal Palace Thailand


7. Bucaco Palace, Portugal


8. Palace of Gold, United States


9. Buckingham Palace, London


10. Peter’s Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia


11. Belvedere Palace, Vienna


12. Mysore Palace, India


13. Mini Sintra National Palace, Portugal


15. Sultan Qabous palace, Muscat


16. People’s Palace Glasgow, Scotland


17. Palace of Queluz, Portugal


18. China Forbidden City Palace


19. Blue Palace, Greece



20. Taj Mahal, India


21. Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom


22. Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, France



24. Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey



25. Kensington Palace, London, England



26. Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria



27. Summer Palace, Beijing, China



28. Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia