Palace of Versailles

The Versailles also known as Chateau de Versailles is situated 16km west of Paris in France. Versailles is a royal chateau. In French, the Versailles is also known as Chateau de Versailles.

History and Construction:

• At first the Versailles was built as a hunting lodge by the King Louis XIII who is also known as Sun King.
• The Versailles was expanded later and in the year 1682 it became the official residence of the Kings of France.
• The terrace of the Versailles was converted into the Hall of Mirrors in the year 1678 which symbolizes the power of the Sun King.
• Three French kings who lived in the Versailles Improved the construction to make it more beautiful.

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Palace of Versailles Features

• The Versailles is one of the largest castles, and contains more than 700 rooms, 2000 windows, 1250 fireplace, 67 staircases and 1800 acres of park.
• One of the masterpieces of the Versailles is the Hall of Mirrors which forms the biggest room of the Versailles.
• Another main feature of the Versailles is the Grand Apartments of the King and the Queen. It lies in the main floor of the Versailles.
• The King’s private Apartment is another feature of the Versailles. This room is used for private use of the King.
• Versailles had five chapels of which the current chapel which was built by Louis XIV symbolizes French Baroque architecture and ecclesiastical decoration.
• The Versailles also consists of an Opera.
• The Museum of History of France forms another attraction of the Versailles. It consists of paintings, drawn and engraved images which illustrates the history of France.
• Versailles was known as a symbol of civilization and pleasure.

The Chateau Versailles as an architectural masterpiece is visited by more than eight million visitors in a year.

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