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Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France

Palace of Versailles as Royal residence in Versailles, France

The luxurious palace and park complex of Versailles is located on the outskirts of Paris, France. In addition to stunning interiors, furniture, paintings by great artists, the complex is also known for its size. Meanwhile, more than 20,000 visitors can be accommodated within the walls of the palace, making it the largest royal building in Europe. The façade alone stretches 570 meters and overlooks a beautiful park.

A special feature of the palace is also its Hall of Mirrors, which occupies almost the entire lower level of the main building: an elegant gallery dedicated to dividing the rooms into two salons – “For War” and “For Peace”. The Royal Chapel stands out in the complex – a stunning monument of Baroque architecture. Judging by the gilding of the halls and the royal family, the visitors were delighted. The price of a visit is 8.5 to 27 euros.