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

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A view of the town from the castle above.

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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.

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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.

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Parts of the castle have been staged as they were seen in the past, but many more are explored through an app on an iPad that encourages children to explore the history of the site.

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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…

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Like at Versailles, the formal gardens here are beautiful.

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

20190609_France_Versailles_Bedroom.JPG
The Apollo Room at Versailles is as over the top as Louis XIV himself, featured in the painting on the right.

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Built in the 11th or 12th century, the Castillo de Denia was the fortress that defended the city into the 1700s.
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