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House of Savoy Palaces of Turin, Italy

The grand palaces of Turin

These opulent palaces were built to prove the power of the House of Savoy. I’m sure they needed to do it… but it worked!

Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

The unhappy Habsburgs

The Habsburgs may have had opulent homes like Schonbrunn Palace – but did it mean they were happy?

One day trip to Sintra from Lisbon, Portugal

A journey through Romanticism

This mystical land of Sintra, just a short trip from Lisbon, takes you on a journey through centuries of opulent artistic creations.

Caserta Palace near Naples, Italy

The largest palace in the world (sort of)

It may not be the most famous but the stunning 18th century complex at Caserta is actually one of the biggest royal palaces in the world!

Ludwisburg Palace tour, Stuttgart, Germany

Come inside a German Baroque Palace

Ludwigsburg Palace is one of the largest Baroque palaces in Germany. It was untouched by war and has incredible interiors you can see yourself.

Palace of Versailles, Hall of Mirrors, France

The hall of bloody mirrors

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world… but its most famous room has a bloody secret…

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