Palaces

Ahead of the public opening of The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace this weekend, we’re taking a look at some little-known facts about the royal residence. Photo: Le monde d’aujourd’hui 1. The basics It’s a pretty big place, consisting of 775 rooms (including 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 … Continue reading »

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson is the artist behind this year’s exhibition at Versailles. His works, on show in the gardens and inside the chateau, include this Waterfall installation – a cascade that seems to fall from midair into the canal (View original article)

The team behind the Admiralty Arch issued no price estimate, but confirmed to CNBC the four apartments were on sale and could have residents within three years. Each apartment has between two and six bedrooms and spans between 1,700 and 7,100 square feet. “Owners will enjoy an exclusive piece of British history, as well as … Continue reading »

Palace of Versailles: National Gallery to host collection never before seen outside France Updated July 18, 2016 17:24:18 More than 100 rare treasures from the Palace of Versailles in France, including personal items from Louis XIV and Marie-Antoinette, will go on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra. The exhibition showcasing the opulence … Continue reading »

Buckingham Palace. Photo by Andrew Thomas in the Londonist Flickr poolLondon has many a castle and palace. But how did they get their names? The answers are varied; as well as English place-names, these grand buildings owe their names to a Danish princess, French and Scottish nobility, an Indian fortress, the Latin language, a rebel … Continue reading »

If it’s true that you get what you pay for, then you can expect a great deal from this set of ultra-expensive hotels. For those who don’t need to check the numbers at the bottom of the bill they’re signing, a world of unparalleled luxury awaits. Here are some of the world’s priciest rooms: Royal Penthouse … Continue reading »

According to World Bank (World Bank) tourism is now the largest and fastest growing industry in the world. There are so many interesting places. Nevertheless, there are countries in which tourists are willing to come back again and again. Which are the most popular tourism countries? Which is tourism revenue by country? Check out top … Continue reading »

The grounds of Blenheim Palace at Woodstock are set to feature on the big screen for Disney’s film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s story The BFG. The Italian Garden at the stately home served as the location for a scene in The BFG film directed by Steven Spielberg and due to be released this summer. Filming … Continue reading »

Knights do battle at Eltham Palace’s annual joust June 21, 2016 By Greenwich.co.uk Leave a Comment HISTORIC Eltham Palace has once again played host to the Grand Medieval Joust. Knights representing the north, south, east and west displayed their skilfulness and equestrianism in a thrilling battle at the tilt yard on the meadow behind Eltham Palace last … Continue reading »

French mega-chef Alain Ducasse announced plans to open a restaurant at the Palace of Versailles in April, and now it appears the launch date is coming soon. Ducasse has revealed a timeline that targets a September debut for Ore, which will offer separate lunch and dinner experiences. “During the day, the restaurant Ore is an elegant … Continue reading »