The world's most lavish palaces you can actually visit
The grande dame of Britain’s royal residences, Buckingham Palace is the home of His Majesty the King and the administrative headquarters of the monarchy.
George IV died before the palace's completion and the first monarch to call Buckingham Palace home was Queen Victoria. She moved here in 1837 and added a fourth wing to the already sprawling estate.
The glittering state rooms are typically open to the public through the summer months – the deep red Throne Room and the ornate Ballroom are among the most impressive.
The work of architect Fischer von Erlach, the sprawling palace houses many priceless treasures that belonged to Austria's longest-reigning royal family.
It's a little-known fact that normally visitors can even spend the night at the palace. Guests can book the Grand Suite and pretend they're part of the Habsburg dynasty.
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During the Revolution, the palace was stripped of many of its furnishings, but happily lots of the pieces were returned and the Château has since been restored to its former glory.