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	Stockholm Palace - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Stockholm Palace, or Stockholms slott, is the royal palace and official residence of the Swedish monarch, in Stockholm.
		The southern façade represents the nation the west façade is the king's facade, the east façade is the queen's façade and the northern façade represents the common royal.
		Rikssalen is at the west and the Palace Church is at the east.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Palace_in_Stockholm (666 words)

	The Royal Palace in Brussels, Brussel, Bruxelles in Belgium. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Royal Palace in Brussels, Brussel, Bruxelles in Belgium.
		The palace was used as the residence of the Belgian King until after the death of Queen Astrid in 1935, when her husband Leopold III, decided to move his residence to the castle of Laken.
		The royal palace in the centre is now used as the office of the king and as the residence of the crown prince.
	www.trabel.com /brussel/brussels-royal_palace.htm (212 words)

	The Royal Residences > Buckingham Palace
		Although in use for the many official events and receptions held by The Queen, areas of Buckingham Palace are opened to visitors on a regular basis.
		The State Rooms of the Palace are open to visitors during the Annual Summer Opening in August and September.
		They are lavishly furnished with some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection - paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens, Vermeer, Poussin, Canaletto and Claude; sculpture by Canova and Chantrey; exquisite examples of Sèvres porcelain; and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
	www.royal.gov.uk /output/page555.asp (136 words)

	Star Wars: Databank \| Theed Royal Palace
		The city of Theed radiates from the palace, and it is often the terminus of grand parades.
		The palace is a mighty structure, with strong lines and an imposing presence, but it also decorated with delicate, ornate finishes that are testament to Naboo's sensitivity to art and culture.
		Off to one side of the palace is a spacious hangar bay, wherein dock the sleek yellow Naboo N-1 starfighters and the Queen's gleaming Royal Starship.
	www.starwars.com /databank/location/theedroyalpalace (195 words)

	The Danish Monarchy - Palaces (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In summer, the Queen and the Prince Consort reside at Marselisborg Palace, Graasten Palace or on the Royal Yacht Dannebrog.
		However, with the introduction of the Constitution in 1849, the palaces passed to the Kingdom of Denmark.
		The Palaces and Properties Agency is responsible for the management and maintenance of many of the royal palaces and gardens.
	www.kongehuset.dk /artikel.php?dogtag=k_en_pal (112 words)

	ROYAL PALACE OF MADRID IN CYBERSPAIN
		The Royal Palace of Madrid is a towering structure that has already 250 years of history and it is considered one of the best in Europe.
		The Royal Palace of the Borbons, today known as the Royal Palace or the Palacio de Oriente (Palace of Orient), eventhough it is standing on the western part of Madrid, our capital.
		The Palace is open to the public, and it is one of the sites which you must not miss when coming to Spain.
	www.cyberspain.com /passion/palacio.htm (457 words)

	Royal Palace, Ayutthaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		King Borommatrailokanat ascended the throne in 1448 A.D. and having handed over the tormer palace to be used for activities related to the wat, set up his new palace in the sector north of the former royal dwelling, near the Lopburi River (the northern city moat).
		The royal hall of Bencharatana Mahaprasat and Snphet Mahaprasat were built first, followed by the royal hall of Mangkhalaphisek, which was given the titel "Vihan Somdet." The latter must have been built in a reign subsequent to that of Borommatrailokanat but evidence for this theory is not clear.
		The royal palace in the later stages of Ayutthaya numbered six halls and was dwell in by ten kings throughout a period of 137 years until the sack of the capital in 1767 A.D. There are eight forts all around the place including twenty-two gates (two built over the water) and one other small entrance.
	www.geocities.com /RainForest/7153/ayut_rpal.htm (600 words)

	Dam Square - Royal Palace, Amsterdam, Netherlands
		Situated in the Dam square, the Royal Palace is itself one of the landmarks of Amsterdam.
		This palace was built in the 17th century and was used as a town hall before it became the Royal Palace at the beginning of the 19th century.
		The Royal palace was built between 1648 and 1665 as the cityhall of Amsterdam.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Netherlands/Provincie_Noord_Holland/Amsterdam-463377/Things_To_Do-Amsterdam-Dam_Square_Royal_Palace-BR-1.html (1312 words)

	Amsterdam Heritage - Royal Palace
		The construction of the Royal Palace was begun in 1648 and completed in 1665.
		Louis Napoleon’s modifications were reversed and the palace was restored to its original state of a government building based on classical models.
		Whereas the exterior of the building is austere and reticent in character, its interior may well be called dazzling.
	www.bmz.amsterdam.nl /adam/uk/groot/paleis.html (994 words)

	The Royal Palace
		It is actually the mayor's house, but "Royal Palace" sounds much more impressive.
		However, the mayor was flush with money (made through his early investment in www.brickbay.com) and proposed that the library and police station be moved to accommodate the palace in the mid-town area.
		The curved molding on the upper layers is accomplished with several, horizontally mounted white arches.
	members.cox.net /bhamilto1/topia/palace.htm (570 words)

	Bangkok Thailand Travel Guide: Sightseeing: The Royal Grand Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The King ordered the palace to be built not only as his residence but also as his offices--the various ministries, only one of which remains in the palace walls.
		This palace came to be known as the Grand Palace, in which the earliest edifices contemporary with the foundation of Bangkok were the two groups of residences named the Dusit Maha Prasat and the Phra Maha Monthian.
		To the south the tastefully proportioned Chapel of the Crystal Buddha, a gem afloat on waves of green lawns, and to the west the equally tasteful gabled pavilion, by the name of Mahisorn Prasat built by King Rama IV to enshrine the relics of his august father, King Rama II.
	bangkok.thailandtoday.com /sightseeing/08_0002_grandpalace.html (1268 words)

	Royal Palace Chandelier
		The Royal Palace Chandelier is a grand option for those who desire a classic Flemish or Dutch-inspired design, but need to fill a larger space.
		Measuring a full 40" in diameter but only 23" high, this chandelier is perfect for lighting large spaces that may not have the highest of ceilings.
		The Royal Palace Chandelier is made to order - please allow 8 - 12 weeks for manufacture and delivery.
	www.brassgallery.com /product.html?t_q=7160 (118 words)

	Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain
		The Royal Palace in Madrid is actually owned by the King of Spain.
		The Palace was built on the site of a former Alcazar that burned down in 1734, It took 26 years to complete.
		While the Palace is impressive in size alone I was really amazed by the broad range of styles used to decorate the rooms.
	www.travelinginspain.com /Palace.html (243 words)

	Amsterdam.info » Royal Palace Amsterdam, Koninklijk huis
		The Royal Palace of Amsterdam is situated on Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam.
		The Royal Palace on the Dam is one of the three Palaces which the State has placed at the Queen's disposal by Act of Parliament.
		The Royal Palace is open to the public (individuals and groups) when it is not being used for official occasions.
	www.amsterdam.info /sights/royal_palace (373 words)

	Stockholm, Sweden: The Stockholm Royal Palace, Stockholm.
		With 608 rooms, the Stockholm Royal Palace is the biggest palace in the world still used by a head of state - King Carl XVI Gustav.
		The construction of the new palace lasted for 57 years, from 1697 to 1754 and was the largest single construction project in Europe during this time.
		The Royal Apartments are magnificent, ranging in style from baroque to rococo to Gustavian neo-classisism, like the Pillar Hall shown here, and on to the eclectic styles of the 19th century.
	www.destination-stockholm.com /sights/palace.htm (277 words)

	Royal wedding - Palace of Brussels
		In addition to the King’s office and the Queen’s office, the Royal Palace is also home to the services of the Grand Marshall of the Court, of the King’s Principal Private Secretary, of the Head of the King’s Guards and of the Administrator of the King’s Civil List.
		The Palace also houses the State rooms, where the prestigious receptions are organised, as well as the apartments that are made available to Heads of State during official visits.
		Since 1965, it has been a tradition, once a year, for the Royal Palace of Brussels to open its doors to the public, who are invited to come to admire the opulent rooms laden with history.
	www.monarchie.be /laurentclaire/en/palace/palace.html (222 words)

	Best of Sicily - Quattro Canti District
		A few majestic corridors crowned by vaulted ceilings are the Royal Palace's silent testaments to another era, when the Normans' polyglot Kingdom of Sicily was the most prosperous country in Europe.
		The palace was the seat of Sicilian administration throughout much of the twelfth century, and Roger is believed to have kept a harem here.
		The Royal Palace is open weekdays and Saturdays during the mornings and most afternoons.
	www.bestofsicily.com /4canti.htm (2717 words)

	The Royal Residences > Kensington Palace
		Of great historical importance, Kensington Palace was the favourite residence of successive sovereigns until 1760.
		Today Kensington Palace accommodates the offices and private apartments of a number of members of the Royal Family.
		Although managed by Historic Royal Palaces, the Palace is furnished with items from the Royal Collection.
	www.royal.gov.uk /output/page563.asp (69 words)

	The Royal Residence in Brussels, Brussel, Bruxelles in Belgium.
		The Royal Residence in Brussels, Brussel, Bruxelles in Belgium.
		Whereas the palace in Brussels is the official office of the king, the royal residence in Laken is the place where the royal family lives.
		On the northern corner of the royal park two monuments can be seen, which are rather unusual for Belgium, but nevertheless splendid.
	www.trabel.com /brussel/brussels-royalresidence.htm (405 words)

	In Italy Online - Caserta
		To Charles we owe the magnificent Teatro San Carlo, Italy's largest opera house, which you should visit on a morning tour; during his reign Herculaneum and Pompeii were discovered, the palaces of Portici and Capodimonte were built and the Archeological Museum was founded.
		Wanting a home to rival his ancestors' palaces at Versailles and Escorial, Charles hired Luigi Vanvitelli, southern Italy's greatest architect, to design a complex of buildings and gardens that ended up being larger and more impressive than either of its predecessors.
		The palace was the last great building of the Italian baroque, and though you can't visit each of its 1200 rooms, the ones you will see are as extravagant as they are exquisite.
	www.initaly.com /regions/campania/caserta.htm (419 words)

	The Royal Palace, Oslo, Norway
		The Palace is located at the upper end of the Karl Johan Street, with a statue of Karl Johan (king of Sweden and Norway 1818 - 1844) in front of the Palace.
		The Royal Palace is situated on a hill at the end of Karl Johans Gate, Oslo’s main thoroughfare.
		The Palace of the Norwegian Royal Family is impressive, but it is also approachable and human-sized in a manner entirely suitable for this unpretentious city and country.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Norway/Oslo_Region/Oslo-214570/Things_To_Do-Oslo-The_Royal_Palace-BR-1.html (1321 words)

	Bangkok Magazine: The Royal Grand Palace
		Construction of the Royal Palace began in 1782 and was completed in time for the coronation of Rama I. The original living quarters were temporary and made of wood and thatch and the walls surrounding the palace were made of wood palisades.
		The plan of this new Royal Palace follow that of the Ayutthaya period.
		The Royal Palace contains a number of halls, residences, and other buildings constructed by King Rama I. Later monarchs altered some and renovated others while still others were enlarged or torn down to make way for newer buildings.
	bangkokmag.infothai.com /gp_palace.htm (407 words)

	The Royal Palace
		In this case, however, even though successive fires have destroyed the houses of the populace, they have never once engulfed the royal palace.
		Therefore, if you name the entire city in which they dwell ‘the royal palace,’ the god of fire will be afraid to burn their houses." The king thought this advice reasonable and named the city Rajagriha (Royal Palace), and fire never broke out there afterwards.
		In this country, however, the shogun’s palace has just burnt down, a sign that the good fortune of Japan is about to be exhausted.
	www.sgi-usa.org /buddhism/library/Nichiren/Gosho/RoyalPalace.htm (1419 words)

	Portugal - Sintra - Pena Palace
		It stands on one of the rocky peaks of the Serra de Sintra, and blends in a surprisingly fortunate manner with its natural background of greenery and crags, testifying to the aesthetic potentialities of the project.
		The Palace dates back to 1839, when the King Consort Dom Fernando II of Saxe Coburg-Gotha (1816-1885) bought the ruins of the Hieronymite Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Pena and started to adapt it for use as a residence, according to his Romantic taste.
		As his director of the works, Baron von Eschwege put into effect the King's revivalist ideas and round the restored ruins of the monastery raised a majestic pastiche inspired by the palaces and castles of Bavaria.
	www.portugalvirtual.pt /_tourism/costadelisboa/sintra/palpena.html (224 words)

	Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis) Guide, Netherlands, Europe. World Tourist Attractions Provided By Columbus Travel ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Description: The Royal Palace, which dates from 1648 and was designed by Jacob van Campen, was originally Amsterdam’s town hall and is regarded today as the most important cultural and historical building from 17th-century Amsterdam.
		Today, the palace, which has been state property since 1936, houses an impressive collection of furniture left behind by Napoleon who made it his home in 1808, as well as chandeliers and clocks from this period.
		The palace is the official residence of the Dutch Royal Family and the present Queen, Beatrix, still uses the Royal Palace to host official functions such as the Queen’s New Year reception and various state visits.
	www.worldtouristattractions.travel-guides.com /attractions/kop/kop.asp (169 words)

	The Royal Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Originally a royal fortress occupied the area for centuries, but after a fire in 1734, Felipe V commissioned the building of the Palacio Real or Royal Palace.
		The royal family of Spain used the palace until the abdication of Alfonso XIII in 1931.
		Today the present king, Juan Carlos I, resides in the more modest Zarzuela Palace outside of Madrid, but state occasions are still held at the Royal Palace.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/spain_and_portugal/61049 (488 words)

	BBC Languages - Spanish Steps
		The former kings of Spain certainly knew how to build a palace, and Madrid is home to some of the most spectacular royal real estate.
		The new palace features a staggering 2800 rooms, housing silver-lined crimson tapestries, extravagant bronze sculptures and many other priceless decorations commissioned by master artists.
		Situated 50km to the north of Madrid in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, this enormous palace was planned by the staunchly Catholic King Philip II,
	www.bbc.co.uk /languages/spanish/lj/cultural_notes/palaces.shtml (297 words)

	Scotland, Linlithgow Royal Palace of Scottish Kings and Queens
		Linlithgow, an important royal residence, is now ruined, but enough of it still stands for the visitor to be able to conjure up in the imagination what life in such a vast palace must have been like.
		However the palace appartments are all arranged around a central courtyard, giving the air of some renaissance French chateaux, so it is easy to look through windows to get a bearing on where you are.
		The palace is about half way between Edinburgh and Stirling, and is open to the public all year round.
	www.aboutscotland.com /linlith/gow.html (158 words)

	Palacio Real - The Royal Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Palacio Real (Royal Palace) is the largest palace in Europe.
		The actual name is the Palacio Oriente (East Palace), but it is hardly ever referred to by that name.
		The current King of Spain, Juan Carlos I lives in the more modest Zarzuela Palace outside of Madrid, but the Palacio Royal is still used for state occasions.
	www.ctspanish.com /communities/madrid/palacioreal.htm (130 words)

	Royal Palace
		The Royal Family resides in The Royal Palace in Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro
		Their Royal Highnesses Prince Peter, Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine, Crown Prince Alexander and Prince Philip in front of the library of The Royal Palace
		Their Royal Highnesses Prince Peter, Crown Princess Katherine, Crown Prince Alexander, Prince Philip and Prince Alexander in front of the main entrance to The Royal Palace
	www.royalpalace.ws (121 words)

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