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Palace and Park of Fontainebleau

A magnificent 16th-century royal palace, particularly important for its artwork.

A magnificent and remarkably well-preserved 18th-century palace and grounds.

Three medieval structures central to the history of Christianity and coronations in France.

A summer retreat for China’s emperors, with extensive classical gardens, an artificial lake, and a collection of palace buildings.

Former home to the powerful Habsburg emperors: an opulent Baroque castle and its gardens.

A series of palaces and estates in and around Turin that exemplify baroque architecture.

A magnificent 18th-century baroque palace and accompanying garden.

An urban center with a wide range of outstanding historical architecture, viewed as the music capital of Europe.

A complete architectural ensemble built around the well-preserved ruins of a large palace complex.

A palace and three gardens, one of which represents the epitome of Baroque garden design.

A fine collection of fanciful Romantic-style palaces and castles.

An ensemble of stately palaces dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, along with their extensive gardens.

Elegant and grand 17th-century royal residence and park, seat of the French monarchy from Louis XIV to Louis XVI.

An exceptional example of Korean palace architecture and design in harmony with the surrounding landscape.