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Palaces

Tallinn, Estonia

Kadriorg Palace

A spectacular Petrine Baroque summer palace commissioned for Catherine I by Peter the Great.

Why Were Human Sacrifices Buried Beneath Ancient Korea's 'Moon Castle'?

Remains sealed in the foundations suggest builders would do anything to protect the heart of a fledgling kingdom.

Bridget Alex October 15, 2021

Palazzo d'Avalos

This stately palace, first built in the 16th century, was converted into a prison in 1830.

Goa Velha, India

Gate of the Palace of Adil Shah

The lone remnant of a 16th-century palace in Old Goa.

Podcast: Kilwa Kisiwani

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.

The Podcast Team July 21, 2021

Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan

Ak Saray Palace

Home to what was once considered the largest gate in central Asia.

Seoul, South Korea

Hyangwonjeong Pavilion

A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.

Seoul, South Korea

Unhyeongung

The site of the last royal wedding in Korea.

Kishanpur, India

Siliserh Lake

In an arid region, this beautiful lake in the Aravalli hills is an unexpected delight.

Gyeongju, South Korea

Wolji Pond

This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.

Kathmandu, Nepal

Thapathali Durbar Temple

This is one of the last surviving structures of a once vast palace complex.

Ducal Palace of Lerma

The former home of a conniving 17th century politician is now a high-end hotel.

Palace of Estoi

The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.

Jelgava, Latvia

Jelgava Palace

This ducal residence was once home to a future Russian empress and a French king in exile.

Zrenjanin, Serbia

Pinova Vila

Once a beautiful palace, this structure is now known as the ''museum of destruction."

Palace of Portici

Before the more famous Royal Palace of Caserta, the king of Naples first commissioned this overlooked residence.

How an Indian Prince Built a Queer Sanctuary in Gujarat

The LGBTA+ Community Campus Rajpipla occupies 15 acres of farmland where a palace once stood.

Jamie Fullerton June 9, 2020

Alcázar de Segovia

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.