Not only Europe has splendid palaces, the Potala in Tibet, Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi or the Royal Palace in Bangkok also make visitors admire.

Potala, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Located at an altitude of 3,699 m above sea level, the Potala was built in 1649 in the capital of Tibet, and is the highest palace in the world. This place used to be the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas until 1959. After that, the building was converted into a museum and opened to visitors while monks still lived here. One of the highlights of Potala is the golden stupa of the 5th Dalai Lama, 14.85 meters high and weighing 4.1 tons. Photo: tourtraveltibet

Royal Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Built in 1782, the magnificent Royal Palace is a large architectural complex located in the heart of Bangkok, including royal residences, throne halls, government offices and sacred temples. Visitors can explore part of the palace from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Photo: sasint/pixabay

Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Completed in 2017, the building is now both the presidential palace and a tourist attraction. Every architectural detail here shows luxury, splendor and wealth. One of the interesting things about building Qasr Al Watan is that it took 700 hours to plate 23-carat gold onto the wooden slabs for the doors. The hall here is one of the largest domes in the world with a diameter of up to 37 m. Photo: Momentary Awe

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

Taj Lake is a palace located in the middle of Lake Pichola, built in 1743 – 1746 as a summer palace for King Maharana Jai Singh II in Udaipur city, Rajasthan province. The wonderful architecture of the palace makes everyone who comes here amazed when walking through a series of gardens and luxurious rooms decorated with many crystal works, stained glass and mosaics. The palace is currently a high-end hotel belonging to the Taj Hotels chain. Photo: Taj Hotels

Winter Palace, St.Petersburg, Russia

The Baroque architectural structure located on the banks of the Neva River served the Russian Tsar from 1732 to 1917. Currently, the Winter Palace serves visitors like a giant museum because it has 1,057 rooms and 117 staircases. , 1,945 windows and 1,786 doors. Photo: zhushenje/pixabay

Dogle, Venice, Italy

Dating back to the first half of the 14th century, the Doge’s Palace was the home and seat of the Venetian government for centuries until the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797. This Gothic masterpiece has been converted into a museum and welcomes visitors. visited since 1923. The outstanding architectural feature of the building is the largest General Assembly Room in Europe with a length of 53m and a width of 25m. Photo: Artheos/pixabay

Versailles, Versailles, France

The Palace of Versailles was originally a hunting resort of King Louise the 13th, but in the reign of King Louis the 14th it was expanded and more beautifully designed to become the headquarters of the French court and government in 1682. After When government ministries moved to Paris, in the early 19th century, Versailles transformed into a museum “preserving the glory of France” with about 60,000 works, an art collection spanning 5 centuries of history. French history. Photo: waldomguez/pixabay

Alhambra, Granada, Spain

The Alhambra Palace built on a high hill overlooking the city of Granada is a typical Moorish style. The project was built from 1238 to 1358 on the foundation of an ancient fortress, with a mixture of Roman, Greek and Islamic architectural features. The most special room in the Alhambra is the “whispering room”, the curvature of the ceiling causes sound to travel from one corner to the opposite corner. Photo: dkatana/pixabay

Buckingham, London, England

Since 1837, the magnificent Buckingham Palace has been the official residence and working place of the British royal family. Buckingham has 3 surrounding parks, 19 staterooms, 52 bedrooms for guests and royals, 78 luxury bathrooms, 188 staff rooms and 92 offices. Not only is it a symbol of British government and architecture, the palace is also a tourist attraction open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily to welcome tourists from around the world. Photo: adam_gorka/pixabay

Iolani, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

From 1882 to 1893, the palace was the residence of the last two monarchs of the Hawaiian Islands before annexation to the United States. Currently, Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States and the palace has become a tourist destination, preserving Hawaii’s past history. The palace had the first electrical lighting system, flushing toilet system and indoor telephone in Hawaii, along with many European-made objects and decorations. Photo: 12109/pixabay