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Subdued for this palace, this hall of statuary must have been a respite for people at the busy court.

The Apollo Room at Versailles is as over the top as Louis XIV himself, featured in the painting on the right.

Like the decorations inside the palace, the fountains in the formal gardens are just as opulent.

Currently home to Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham was transformed into a home fit for a king under Kings George VI and his brother William IV, with Queen Victoria expanding it into the building we know today.

Nestled into Kensington Gardens and close to Hyde Park, this royal palace is surrounded by lush greenery. Originally known as the birthplace of Queen Victoria, it's now home to many of Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren, including eventual heir Prince…

As someone fascinated by King Henry VIII and his wives, I had to witness Hampton Court for myself. It was strange to see all six of his wives represented in the architecture throughout the buildings, whether it was a carved pomegranate that was…

One of the most spectacular homes in England (and the birthplace of Winston Churchill), this palace was built for the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough in the early 1700s and is said to rival Versailles.

The Jewel House at the Tower of London is home to the Crown Jewels, the crowns and regalia that are used during coronations of the kings and queens of England.

Just in case you weren't sure about the era of music's heyday in Vienna, these actors are dressed up as people at the court of Liechtenstein in the late 1700s.

Like at Versailles, the formal gardens here are beautiful.