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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.

The abbey at Westminster is full of markers honoring those that have come before. If you look closely, you'll see names of the dead carved into several of the dark tiles in this hallway.

Gothic details are carved into a variety of spaces throughout Westminster Abbey, including this iron window covering overlooking a courtyard.

These Gothic buildings date back to the founding of the college in the 1400s.

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…

The grounds here date to the 17th century, with carefully planned and shaped trees and hedges.