At the end of Bertolucci 's classic "The Last Emperor", the elderly Puyi purchased a ticket to the Forbidden City as a tourist and returned to his "former home" after many years of absence. The grasshopper gourd hidden there was found under the throne of the palace. The magical scene where history and reality meet makes it an unforgettable screen classic. The former residences of emperors and royal families of all dynasties have always been the setting for a city’s history with its mysterious and majestic atmosphere. Its unique design architecture and luxurious art decorations not only attract lovers of history and culture, but also gradually become a favorite of the younger generation who pursue in-depth travel. Gorgeous and adventurous. Recently, the luxury private customization agency compiled a list of the popularity of gorgeous palaces around the world based on picture tags on Instagram. Come and see which one you want to pick.
France Palace of Versailles
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The Palace of Versailles is synonymous with all things gorgeous and romantic. This palace, built in the Louis XIV era, has become the well-deserved "Internet celebrity palace" on Instagram with 1.7 million tagged pictures. From luxurious rooms with soaring windows and ornate chandeliers to bird's-eye drone panoramas, both professional photographers and tourists alike seem to have a soft spot for it.
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Western architectural and decorative styles of various periods have left a glorious mark on the Palace of Versailles. Its architectural facade is a standard three-section classicism, grand and solemn, and the core is the exquisiteness of Baroque and Rococo. Luxurious, among which the Hall of Mirrors is the most famous. The Hall of Mirrors was converted from a terrace previously designed by architect Louis LeVau. In the 73-meter hall, a huge mirror composed of 483 mirrors stands opposite 17 huge floor-to-ceiling windows facing the garden. On the vault are 30 of LeBlanc's paintings. The oil painting incorporates the tumultuous history of France. The marble columns with gilded bronze tops became a representative work of French style. In 1919, the Allied Powers and the Entente Powers of World War II signed the "Versailles Peace Treaty" in the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles, which also added a legendary historical color to this place.
UK Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace, built in the early 18th century, has witnessed the ups and downs of British history. In recent years, as the mysterious and noble British royal family has gradually integrated into popular culture, Buckingham Palace has also become an increasingly popular tourist destination. The resort has received more than 1.2 million tags on Instagram. As the residence of the British royal family, Buckingham Palace has been open to the public for visits since August 1993. However, not everyone can be a guest of the Queen. Most of the photos on Instagram are characterized by its majestic gray buildings, royal galleries and gardens. Lord. Among them, the Changing of the Guards Ceremony of the Royal Guards attracts thousands of tourists every year and is a highlight of a trip to London.
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Today's Buckingham Palace has also become an important social and state visit reception venue for the British royal family. Buckingham Palace has a total of 775 rooms, including 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms. The entire palace is also a palace of art, with more than 10,000 pieces of royal collections. Exhibits from British Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, London Museum and the National Gallery of Scotland are all from this.
Kensington Palace, UK
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Kensington Palace, the second largest palace in the UK, located in the Kensington-Chelsea district, is the residence of the "Internet celebrity royal couple" Prince William and Princess Kate, as well as Princess Diana. ’s former residence is as popular on social media as Buckingham Palace, with 300,000 related pictures. As a residential palace, only a few parts of Kensington Palace are open to the public, and the iconic red brick walls and white statue of Queen Victoria appear most frequently on social media.
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The history of Kensington Palace dates back to 1689, when William III bought the Jacobean mansion Kensington Palace, originally called Nottingham Palace, from his secretary of state, the Earl of Nottingham. Before the death of George II in 1760, Kensington Palace had been the favorite residence of successive monarchs. Queen Victoria was born and raised in this palace. In fact, Kensington Palace can be called a museum of early British "clothing trends", from Queen Mary's wedding dress to Queen Elizabeth II's home clothes and dresses, rich royal costumes and gorgeous accessories The collection interprets "everything is dazzling". In addition, the exquisite 17th-century paintings in the King's Gallery are also amazing.
Forbidden City of China
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The Palace Museum, which has been growing in popularity in recent years, has lived up to expectations and ranked among the top 5 on the popularity list. The Palace Museum, founded in 1925, is based on the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Forbidden City . After six hundred years of ups and downs, the former imperial palace is finally open to the public. The six east and west palaces, the inner court, and the historical context extend along the central axis of the Forbidden City. The 1.12 million square meters of palaces constitute the largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex in the world, with more than 1.86 million pieces of precious treasures. The collection also makes it a magnificent treasure trove of art and history.
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During the COVID-19 epidemic, many domestic and foreign scenic spots and museums have launched digital tour services of VR travel in the face of tourists who are "confined" at home. The Palace Museum can be described as the pioneer of "cloud travel". In the past 10 years, the Palace Museum, which has entered the information age, has used the most advanced digital technology and equipment to build a "Digital Palace Museum" in virtual time and space that is as glorious as the Forbidden City. The cross-border co-branding and cultural creative design of many cultural relic themes and modern products have also made the ancient Forbidden City a unique cultural symbol in the hearts of young people. As the saying goes, "Products from the Forbidden City must be high-quality products."
Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace
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Rich Arabic style, backed by Abu Dhabi beach, palm coconut wind, waves, designed by the famous British designer John Elliott and cost 3 billion US dollars The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi is different from other palaces in its "noble pedigree" and is the only eight-star hotel in the world. The golden sand-colored buildings, fresh green gardens, silver fountains and blue sky are in sharp contrast. At night, the hotel's lights subtly change, creating a grand visual effect on the dome.
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The palace's main building wings span one kilometer, and its gardens and surroundings cover an area of 100 hectares. Gold, mother-of-pearl, crystal and the palace's 1,002 chandeliers weighing up to 2.5 tons give it the luxury of a real royal palace. The palace's two iconic handmade wall rugs, each weighing a ton, depict magnificent scenes from the palace itself. Even if you are not a hotel guest, you can enter the palace halls and exhibition halls and record the modern scenery of this miracle country on social media.
Argentina Rose Palace
Anyone who has visited the Rose Palace in Argentina will not be surprised at how this serious Argentine presidential palace has captured the "hearts" of a large number of young girls. Set against the Rio de la Plata and facing Plaza de Mayo, the Argentine Presidential Palace has become popular on social media for its pink facade and ornate nineteenth-century Italianate architecture.
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Centuries after the birth of architecture in 1594, it was not the "girly" color it is now. In 1850, at the suggestion of then-President Domingo Salmendo, the once white exterior walls were painted pink. It is said that the color pink was chosen to resolve political tensions at the time. For more than 100 years, various governments have used this color, so the presidential palace has also been known as the Rose Palace.Nowadays, travelers on Instagram like to wear clothes of the same color and pose in front of the Rose Palace, making the Rose Palace a popular palace with more than 170,000 tags.
Summer Palace
Known as the “Royal Garden Museum”, the Summer Palace is the second Chinese palace to appear on the list, with more than 150,000 tagged pictures on Instagram. From the pavilions and pavilions, to the boats on the lake, to the breeze blowing in the willows, the Summer Palace in different people's eyes may be grand and magnificent, or elegant and unique, or full of natural interest. It is a must-see attraction for every traveler who visits Beijing. one.
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The Summer Palace was formerly known as Qingyi Garden . It was built in the 15th year of Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1750). After several ups and downs, it witnessed the heroic excitement of China's modern history. It was successively destroyed by the British, French and Eight-Power Allied Forces. It was finally restored in 1902. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, after several renovations, the Summer Palace successively restored important scenic spots such as the Four Continents, Suzhou Street, Jingming Tower, Danning Hall, Wenchang Courtyard, Farming and Weaving Pictures, etc., integrating the culmination of traditional gardening art. "Although it was created by humans, it was created by heaven." In December 1998, the Summer Palace was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. UNESCO made this evaluation: The Chinese royal gardens represented by the Summer Palace are one of the world's major civilizations. Powerful symbol.
Indian Palace of Winds
The Indian Palace of Winds, founded in 1799, is located in the pink city of Jaipur. The symmetrical structure, grand main body of the building and pink color are similar to "The Grand Budapest Hotel". The complex honeycomb design of 953 small windows makes it an excellent shooting background. It is no wonder that it has gained more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. Popularity of 150,000 tagged images.
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The Wind Palace is built from red and pink sandstone, which is said to accelerate wind through the building and not reveal the interior view. The entire building is also for the female members of the royal family to live in. The 953 densely packed narrow windows allow the royal women to view the "flowery world" outside without being exposed. The best time to visit the Palace of Winds is in the early morning, when the sun shines into the building from the windows, and the entire building will be illuminated by golden sunlight!
TurkeyTopkapi Palace
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Turkey’s Topkapi, ranked 9th, is located near the Fes district of Istanbul. From 1465 to 1853, it was the official residence and main residence of the Ottoman Empire Sultan in the city. The residence was also the place where state ceremonies and royal entertainment were held in the past. The "First Palace" leading to the Imperial Gate, the largest gate in the palace, has a variety of pavilions built in an orderly manner to serve various palace needs. In later years they were gradually replaced by public buildings and schools, part of which still stands.
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After the demise of the Ottoman Empire, Topkapi Palace was transformed into a museum that fixed the imperial era in 1924, displaying Ottoman armor, murals and other royal collections. Its library has a large collection of precious items. of books and original islamic calligraphy. The most amazing collection in the palace is Chinese porcelain. The Porcelain Museum was converted from 10 vaulted royal kitchens and boudoirs where concubines once lived. It contains more than 20,000 pieces from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties of China. Porcelain is known as the "treasure house of Chinese ceramics".
Mexico Palace of Fine Arts
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Mexico’s Palace of Fine Arts ranks among the top ten on this list with nearly 150,000 tagged images. Unlike other palaces on the list, the Mexican Palace of Fine Arts is neither a residence, a presidential palace, nor a royal family. It was commissioned by Porfirio Diaz, the longest-serving president in Mexican history, to replace the 1901 Palace of Fine Arts. The demolished National Theater.
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The Palace of Fine Arts of Mexico is the main venue of the Mexican Ballet, as well as the main venue for various exhibitions and theatrical performances.The highest expressions of painting, sculpture, music and literature all find their place in this spatial vehicle. This European-style building made of pure white Carrara marble was designed by the famous Italian architect Boali. A relief of Venus, the god of love and beauty, is located on the main entrance, and two groups of allegories symbolizing "music" and "inspiration" The statue of the god spreads its wings and flies, which symbolizes the continuous development of culture and art. Works by famous muralists Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Rufino Tamayo have been exhibited here.
India City Palace
The Indian City Palace, built in 1729, is located on Lake Pichola in the west of Jaipur. It combines the Indian style of Rajasthan and the Islamic style of the Mughal Dynasty. After successive expansions, it has become one of the largest palace complexes in Rajasthan.
Blenheim Palace, United Kingdom
Also known as Churchill Manor , Blenheim Palace is the residence of the Dukes of Marlborough and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. It integrates pastoral scenery, gardens and courtyards. It is a British The only non-religious and non-royal building with the title of "palace". In 1987, Blenheim Palace was listed as a World Cultural Heritage.
Portuguese Panna Palace
In the 19th century, Ferdinand, the husband of Queen Maria II of Portugal, was inspired by German romanticism and commissioned the German architect Lord von Eschwegener to build the Panna Palace in the style of a 16th-century monastery. Moorish, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque colors. In 1995 the building was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
UK Hampton Palace
Hampton Palace, located in Richmond upon Thames in southwest London, is the former official residence of the British royal family. It is known as the "British Palace of Versailles" and is a model of the Tudor palace. There are many anecdotes about Hampton Court Palace. It is said that Elizabeth I once used this place as a place to have an affair to avoid the eyes and ears of Parliament.
IndiaMysoreRoyal Palace
Before the British occupation of India, Mysore was the political capital that ruled the state of Karnataka. This classic palace building uses Saracen-style vaults, towers, arches, and stone column corridors, and houses art treasures from all over the world. Wandering around the palace, you'll see ornate ceilings, chandeliers and Belgian stained glass.
South Korea Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace is the main palace of the Lee Dynasty, the "last dynasty" of the Korean peninsula. It is called the "Northern Palace" because it is located in the north of Seoul City. The building was built according to the royal palace system of the Ming Dynasty, and the building is painted blue. , distinguished from the yellow color of the Imperial Palace of China, the suzerain country at that time, it is the first of the five major palaces in Seoul.
Austria's Schönbrunn Palace
Located in the southwest of Vienna , Schönbrunn Palace was once the royal palace of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg dynasty. It has now become the most famous tourist attraction in Vienna. Attractions. According to legend, Emperor Matthias of the Holy Roman Empire drank the spring water here while hunting and named the spring water "Schönbrunn", hence the name of Schönbrunn Palace. This Baroque building and its gardens are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Alhambra Palace in Spain
The Alhambra Palace, built during the reign of King Achmal in the 13th century, is the "Forbidden City" of Spain. It once served as the royal palace of the Emirate of Granada established by the Moors in Spain in the Middle Ages. This building is the essence of all the architectural remains left by the Moors in Spain. It is known as the "City of Palaces" and the "Wonder of the World".
Russian Hermitage
The Hermitage, located on Palace Square in St. Petersburg , is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world. It was originally the palace of the Tsar of the Russian Empire and became the St. Petersburg State Hermitage after the October Revolution. Part of the museum .The Hermitage is a model of Russian neoclassical architecture in the mid-18th century, and the Hermitage Museum is also known as the world's four major museums together with the British Museum in London, the Louvre in Paris, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
French Papal Palace
The Papal Palace in Avignon, a small town in southern France, was built under the orders of Pope Benedict XII and Clement VI. It is one of the most magnificent castles in the Middle Ages. It has been restored several times over the centuries. The old temple has a simple Roman architectural style, while the new temple presents a gorgeous Gothic architectural style. It is a treasure house for studying 14th-century architecture and oil paintings.
The pictures ranked 11-20 on the list are all from Instagram
