Era : Communist Era Built : 1984–1997 The Palace of the Parliament is not only one of the largest buildings in the world but also a symbol of Romania’s commun…

Era : Tibetan Buddhism Built : 637 AD (with extensive renovations in the 17th century) The Potala Palace is an extraordinary structure that sits high on a h…

Era : Ottoman Empire Built : 1459 The Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years.  Situated on a hill overlooking the Bo…

Era : Georgian Era (originally) Built : 1703 (expanded over the years) The official residence of the British monarch, Buckingham Palace is a symbol of British…

Era : Mughal Empire Built : 1632–1653 The Taj Mahal is not only a palace, but a mausoleum built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved w…

Era : 19th Century Built : 1869–1886 While technically a castle rather than a traditional palace, Neuschwanstein is one of the most enchanting and famous pala…

Era : Russian Empire Built : 1754–1762 The Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, once the official residence of the Russian tsars, is an iconic

Era : Nasrid Dynasty Built : 1238–1358 The Alhambra is a stunning example of Islamic architecture and one of Spain's most visited monuments.  This medieva…

Era : Louis XIV, the Sun King Built : 1661–1682 The Palace of Versailles is perhaps one of the most famous and extravagant palaces in the world. Originally a …

Era : Ming and Qing Dynasties Built : 1406–1420 The Forbidden City , also known as the Imperial Palace, was the home of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years. …