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Palaces inspiring sights

Russia

The State Hermitage Museum, a huge art gallery with 260 years of history

Sweden

Drottningholm Palace, the permanent residence of the Swedish Royal Family

Japan

Tokyo's Imperial Palace, the green core of the world's most populous metropolis

China

Beijing's Forbidden City, the core of power in imperial China

South Korea

The Changdeokgung palace complex, the perfect example of Joseon Dynasty's architectural style

India

The sumptuous Royal Palace of Mysore, a Hindu architectural marvel in the south of the country

Italy

The Royal Palace of Caserta and its majestic gardens, an Italian Baroque landmark

Iran

The Golestan Palace, pride and architectural wealth of Tehran

Hungary

Buda Castle, emblem of the former power of the Kingdom of Hungary and the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Belarus

The spectacular baroque architecture of Nesvizh, the most beautiful palace in Belarus

Haiti

Henri Christophe's Sans-Souci Palace, the Caribbean's Palace of Versailles

France

Versailles unveiled: A journey through luxury and legacy

Italy

A luxurious journey through art and history in Venice

Monaco

The Prince's Palace of Monaco, a jewel of Mediterranean majesty

Portugal

Palácio da Pena, a fairy tale castle in Sintra