Palaces are being official residence of kings, emperors, presidents or other heads of state. While castles are such buildings which were made to protect the cities and people from invaders. Palaces are splendid buildings, which are made like that to give all ease, and lavishness that a royal family wish to have. Here are the 10 most impressive palaces, which are worth to visit.
1- Potala Palace Lhasa, Tibet
Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet. The old Potala Palace was built in 7th century. At that time Zhanpu King (Shuzhan Genpu) established Tufen Kingdom in Tibetand Lhssa was its Capital, The Emperor of China’s Tamg Dynasty sent Princess Wenchen to merry Zhanpu King.
Zhanpu King decided “to build a city to show the glory”, then started to built Potala Palace on the Red Hill. There were 1,000 rooms in it; however the old Palace was destroyed during the war. The present Potala palace was re-built major after 17 century, particular during Dalai Lama V period.
The present Potala Palace is 119 meters height with 13 floors. It is famous for its high historical value and kept numerous treasure in it. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.
There are something’s which are worth to see while touring that palace. The White Palace, which use to be living quarters of the Dalai Lama; the Red Palace which is completely devoted to religious studies and Buddhist prayer; the incredible painted walls in the Great West Hall; the four chapels directly off of this hall; and the Tomb of the 13th Dalai Lama.
2- Hampton Court Palace in England
Hampton Court Palace was the home of Thomas Wolsey, who later gave it to King Henry the Eighth (the English king who is famous for having had six wives). Sir Christopher Wren later made modifications to the Tudor palace. The garden is very attractive, and is particularly famous for its maze and old vine.
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