The Grand Palace, Bangkok
Well, the name isn’t lying: this thing is huge! It’s got that typical lovely old Asian architecture that will leave everyone in awe. This place used to belong to the old Thai kings, but has now been (partially) opened to the general public. As far as royal palaces go, this is relatively new – it was only built in 1782.
Versailles, Versailles
I’m not sure if the palace was named after the town or the town was named after the palace, but I can for sure tell you that the palace is the only thing the town is worth visiting for. That seems like it’s not worth visiting the town at all, but don’t let my words fool you: the palace of Versailles is very much worth your time. It’s the best – and most decadent – royal palace out there, having been built by Louis XIV, and even now very few palaces can compare to the grandeur of Versailles.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
If you’re into amazing building facades, this is the palace you’re looking for. It was built just before the 19th century and is still one of the most beautiful buildings to look at. The most important feature is its exterior, despite it having loads of rooms for tourists to visit on the inside. But just look at that facade and you’ll know that this is where it’s at.
