Virtual Globetrotting: Palaces

Virtual Globetrotting: Palaces http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:44:43 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Prince Alwaleed's first palace.]]>

Prince Alwaleed's first palace.
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:44:43
This palace is frequently shown in videos concerning Prince Al-Waleed. It has 3 swimming pools and large splendid palace. The mosque on the left and the palace next to it is also his. The real estate owned by HRH Prince Alwaleed personally is valued at exactly $3.196 billion.

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Kingdom Oasis
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:29:05
Kingdom Oasis, currently under construction. This 4 million sq m luxury resort will not be ready until late 2009. It will include a 70,000 sq m lake and a private zoo.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62603/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62603/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:29:05 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62603/ 25.04634100 46.97150900 <![CDATA[Kingdom Resort]]>

Kingdom Resort
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By: muntasir0
@ 2009-01-05 06:22:56
Belongs to Saudi Billionaire Prince Alwaleed. It contains 3 lakes integrated with splendid gardens. 500,000 sq m Area. This is where he entertains his guests.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62602/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62602/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:22:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/62602/ 24.65253600 46.60425100 <![CDATA[Corviale building]]>

Corviale building
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By: giove
@ 2008-12-09 01:41:36
Twin palace long 980 m]]>

Corviale building
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By: giove
@ 2008-12-09 01:41:36
Twin palace long 980 m]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60751/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60751/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:41:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/60751/ 41.84961600 12.41570900 <![CDATA[Mamoorah palace.]]>

Mamoorah palace.
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-18 21:22:08
This palace covers an area of 306 acres or 1.24sq km or 124 hectares! It has its own airport! 4 helipads! Along with swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) and a garage which contains more than 300 cars including fleets of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and Bentley and ofcourse Maybachs along with Mercedes. Costs in excess of US $535 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59668/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59668/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:22:08 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59668/ 17.06096900 54.23263500 <![CDATA[Aamer Castle]]>

Aamer Castle
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-18 21:00:31
This 226 Acres or 92 hectares palatial establishment belongs to the Sultan. It has 4 helipads, a mosque, swimming pools and a large beach area. It is directly connected to the airport. Costs in excess of US $430 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59665/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59665/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:00:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59665/ 16.99946000 54.09598200 <![CDATA[Royal Cavalry]]>

Royal Cavalry
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-18 20:46:40
This stable has a collection of the finest horses from all over the world. The sultan visits his stable every year to enjoy a jump show and other equestrian games. This exclusive is prohibited for public entry. After the cyclone gunu the horses were severely injured yet they were left uncared as the head of the cavalry resigned because he wasnt given enough resources to care for the horses! Area 208 acres or 84 hectares or 840000 sq m! Cost would be in excess of US $531million!]]>

Bait Barka
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-18 20:34:44
This enormously large splendid palace has 6 helipads, 3 swimming pools and a berth for the Sultans Yacht: AlSaid which costs in excess of US $478 million! The area is about 538 acres or 218 hectares or 2.18 sq km!
As you can imagine the cost of it is in excess of US $732 million!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59663/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59663/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:34:44 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59663/ 23.70972800 58.09143300 <![CDATA[Prince AbdulAziz Jeddah palace]]>

Prince AbdulAziz Jeddah palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-09 23:02:40
Although this prince being the favorite son of King Fahd has many palaces all over Saudi Arabia this palace looks most futuristic and elegant. Area: 85 acres! which is 0.343 sq km!
It was constructed by Saudi Oger which is owned by the Hariri family. Like most of his palaces this one has a large berth, a beautiful spring, elegant tents and splendid garden along with helipads and boats. Costs in excess of US $740 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59277/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59277/ Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:02:40 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/59277/ 21.66542508 39.09898996 <![CDATA[Old palace for Sultan bin AbdulAziz]]>

Old palace for Sultan bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 20:54:56
This complex of palace, polo field, workers area, helipad and swimming pool covers an area of 200 acres! This is the old palace for the current crown prince of Saudi Arabia (As of 2008) It costs in excess of US $ 475 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58913/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58913/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:54:56 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58913/ 21.58290200 39.14120800 <![CDATA[Palace of Naif bin AbdulAziz]]>

Palace of Naif bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 20:13:35
This 300 acres palace belongs to the current Interior minister of Saudi Arabia (As of Nov 2008). It has a helipad, a large berth for his yachts, tennis court and cluster of villas. Its located in a remote place north of Jeddah. It has lots of garages, swimming pools and workers quarters. It costs in excess of US $450!]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58912/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58912/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:13:35 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58912/ 22.03671900 38.97200300 <![CDATA[Sultan bin AbdulAziz Palace]]>

Sultan bin AbdulAziz Palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-04 19:59:59
This comlex of beach front palaces, yacht berths, lush gardens and swimming pools along with helipads and garages covers an area of 1127 acres! Located north of Jeddah this complex belongs to the current Crown prince of Saudi Arabia (as of Nov 2008) Prince Sultan bin AbdulAziz who was previously the defence minister. His son: Bander bin Sultan (the infamous Ambassador of Saudi to USA) has a palace nearby. The cost of this palace is in excess of US $ 556 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58911/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58911/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:59:59 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58911/ 21.85749600 38.98371900 <![CDATA[Palace of Crown Prince Sultan bin AbdulAziz]]>

Palace of Crown Prince Sultan bin AbdulAziz

Palace of Crown Prince Sultan bin AbdulAziz
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 20:14:34
This complex of palace, swimming pools along with many garages and villas covers an area of 500 acres! Like most of the his palaces this palace also has a berth for his mega yacht: AlSalamah. The cost is in excess of US $700 million, excluding the cost of operation, electricity and gas bills.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58847/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58847/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:14:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58847/ 26.34689000 50.22294400 <![CDATA[Prince AbdulAziz bin Fahd palace]]>

Prince AbdulAziz bin Fahd palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 18:22:13
This palace belongs to King Fahd's reportedly favourate son: Prince Abdul Aziz. As you can see its close to King Fahds palace in Al Khobar. It contains a very long and large berth to accommodate his super yacht: Prince AbdulAziz. Cost of Palace: About US $173 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58837/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58837/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:22:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58837/ 26.14290357 50.17176569 <![CDATA[Muhammed bin Fahd beach front palace]]>

Muhammed bin Fahd beach front palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 09:00:39
This 2 sq km (200 acres) beach front palace complex belongs to the governer of Al Khubar who happens to the King Fahds son. As you can see there's a large personal berth, a helipad, stables, tennis courts and swimming pools along with a cluster of palace. The cost is in excess of US $ 500 million.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58816/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58816/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:00:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58816/ 26.11309000 50.10297700 <![CDATA[King Fahd's Beach front palace]]>

King Fahd's Beach front palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 08:53:00
This 1 sq km palace (about 100 acres!) in Khobar belonged to late king fahd. As you can see there are 2 large helipads and a berth. Its close to King Fahd causeway. The cost of building is in excess of US $300 million due to large area dredged and the cost of security.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58815/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58815/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:53:00 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58815/ 26.13248700 50.16602000 <![CDATA[Crown prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz palace]]>

Crown prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz palace

Crown prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 04:24:14
This complex covers an area of 860 acres! Its heavily guarded and is strategically located in the beautiful oasis of Hofuf. Its next to the Royal Horse breeding stable. It costs in excess of US $240 million due to large area it covers and the complexity of the palace. It belongs to the current crown prince of Saudi. (As of November 2008.)]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58809/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58809/ Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:24:14 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58809/ 25.41966200 49.65141200 <![CDATA[Obhur Beach palace]]>

Obhur Beach palace
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 01:27:55
This palace in the outskirts of Jeddah belonged to the late King Fahd. Now it belongs to his favourite son prince AbdulAziz who also owns a yacht named: Prince AbdulAziz. For this reason the palace has a large berth to accommodate his mega yacht. The area is 1500 acres! It contains lots of swimming pools and Helipads. Its between thuwal and obhur where there exists vast land areas. Due to this reason and many others the extimated cost is about US $245 million.
http://www.gentec.com.sa/en/proj.asp
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King Fahd's Azizia Island
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-03 00:56:46
This exclusive island belongs to King Fahd. Here you can see the large berth for his mega yacht: Abdul Aziz. There's another berth for his brother's yacht: AlSalamah. There's also a helipad and lots of swimming pool. At its outskirts you can notice his garage and the kitchen where hundreds of chefs cook for him. The area is approximately 4 sq km which is about 1000 acres. Costs about $260 million.
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Khalediyah farm
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-11-02 20:26:36
This 3sq km farm which is about 2885 acres consists of 2 massive lakes and the Middle East's best stable. Its outside of Riyadh but close to other massive estates belonging to the inner circle of the Saud family.

This estate belongs to Prince Khaled bin Sultan who has worked as a general in the second Gulf war.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58804/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58804/ Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:26:36 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58804/ 24.39916533 45.90826035 <![CDATA[King Abdulla Palace and Horse Farm]]>

King Abdulla Palace and Horse Farm
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-10-29 10:22:19
King Abdullalla's Farm & Palace in Janadriah where delegates come to visit him.]]>

King Abdulla Palace and Horse Farm
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By: muntasir0
@ 2008-10-29 10:22:19
King Abdullalla's Farm & Palace in Janadriah where delegates come to visit him.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58485/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58485/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:22:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/58485/ 24.98115700 46.77824000 <![CDATA[Mysore Palace]]>

Mysore Palace
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-08-01 15:16:48
The Palace of Mysore is a palace situated in the city of Mysore, southern India. It was the official residence of the former royal family of Mysore, and also housed the durbar (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court).

Mysore has a number of historic palaces, and is commonly described as the City of Palaces. However, the term "Palace of Mysore" specifically refers to one of these palaces, Amba Vilas. The palace was commissioned in 1897, and its construction was completed in 1912. It is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in Mysore.]]>

Nadd al Shiba Palace
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By: Fugger
@ 2008-07-10 06:08:16]]>

Nadd al Shiba Palace
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By: Fugger
@ 2008-07-10 06:08:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52886/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52886/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:08:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52886/ 25.14169100 55.33304900 <![CDATA[The Louvre]]>

The Louvre
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-07-02 20:11:33
The Louvre , in Paris, France, is one of the world's most visited art museums, a historic monument, and a national symbol. The collection contains nearly 35,000 pieces displayed over the structure's 60,000 square metres (650,000 sq ft). The museum is on the Right Bank, in the neighborhood referred to as the 1st arrondissement and lies between the Seine River and the Rue de Rivoli. The Louvre is slightly askew of the axe historique, a long architectural straightaway that cuts through the centre of Paris.]]>

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Palais Jacques Coeur
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By: Effi
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Palais Jacques Coeur
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By: Effi
@ 2008-06-25 09:21:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52220/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52220/ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:21:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/52220/ 47.08455500 2.39353700 <![CDATA[Achilleion (Corfu)]]>

Achilleion (Corfu)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-06-17 16:42:14]]>

Achilleion (Corfu)
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By: Rene73
@ 2008-06-17 16:42:14]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51805/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51805/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:42:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51805/ 39.56247600 19.90478600 <![CDATA[Palazzo Litta]]>

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Palazzo Litta
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-06-12 13:28:25
The Palazzo Litta, also known Palazzo Arese-Litta, is a Baroque structure in Milan’s Corso Magenta, opposite San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and dating from the period of Spanish rule of the city.

Architect Francesco Maria Richini built the nucleus of the palazzo in the years 1642–1648 for Count Bartolomeo Arese, a member of one of the most influential Milanese families of the period who became President of the Senate of Milan in 1660. Palazzo Litta thus became an important centre of Milanese fashionable and political culture. Grand parties held here over the years included receptions for Archduchess Mariana of Austria, for Spanish Infanta Margaret Theresa, for Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, for Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, for Eugène de Beauharnais and for the arrival of Napoleon in Milan.
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Charlottenlund Palace
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Charlottenlund Palace
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-05-22 20:10:55]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50577/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50577/ Thu, 22 May 2008 20:10:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50577/ 55.75028600 12.58028800 <![CDATA[Bourbon Real Palace]]>

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Bourbon Real Palace
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By: Effi
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Bourbon Real Palace
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By: Effi
@ 2008-05-08 04:08:44]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49979/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49979/ Thu, 08 May 2008 04:08:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49979/ 40.81134000 14.34255600 <![CDATA[Schloss Dachau]]>

Schloss Dachau
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-04-17 14:15:04
The Palace of Dachau in Bavaria was constructed as a medieval castle and became the favourite residence of the Bavarian dukes in the 16th century. The building was therefore extended to a massive four wing complex with a court garden, according to plans of Heinrich Schöttl.

Only one wing still exists, the others were demolished in the early 19th century. The still existing southwest tract was constructed by Hans Wisreutter 1564 - 1566 and redesigned by Joseph Effner 1715 - 1717 in baroque style. The main sight of the palace is the banqueting hall with its coffered renaissance ceiling, designed in 1566 by Hans Wisreutter.

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Prinz-Carl-Palais
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-04-17 05:39:04
The Prinz-Carl-Palais was planned in 1803 by the young architect Karl von Fischer for Abbé Pierre de Salabert, a former teacher of King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria. Since 1825 it belonged to Maximilian's son Prince Carl. He ordered Jean-Baptiste Métevier and Anton Schwanthaler to decorate the rooms. After Carl's death the Palais served as Diplomatic mission for Austria-Hungary from 1876 onwards before it has become a residence for the Bavarian Prime Ministers in 1924.

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Schloss Fürstenried
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-04-12 06:19:30
Fürstenried Palace (Schloss Fürstenried) is a baroque palace in the southwest of Munich, Germany. It was built by Joseph Effner for Elector Max Emanuel in 1715–17 as a hunting lodge. Two pavilions are added each in the south and north of the main building.

Fürstenried Palace was the residence of the former Electress Maria Anna from 1778 to 1796. The palace served as domicile for King Otto of Bavaria from 1883 onwards until his death. Since 1925 the Catholic Retreat Hostel for spiritual exercises has been housed in Fürstenried Palace.

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Palazzo Ducale
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-04-09 19:00:21
The Doge's Palace is a gothic palace in Venice. In Italian it is called the Palazzo Ducale di Venezia. The palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice.

Its two most visible facades look towards the Venetian Lagoon and St Mark's Square, or rather the Piazzetta. The use of arcading in the lower stories produces an interesting "gravity-defying" effect. There is also effective use of colour contrasts (unfortunately, the patterns are not well shown in the illustrative photographs accompanying this article...from a distance the colours blur).

The current palace was largely constructed from 1309 to 1424, designed perhaps by Filippo Calendario. It replaced earlier fortified buildings of which relatively little is known. Giovanni and Bartolomeo Bon created the Porta della Carta in 1442, a monumental late-gothic gate on the Piazzetta side of the palace. This gate leads to a central courtyard.

The palace was badly damaged by fire in 1574. In the subsequent rebuilding work it was decided to respect the original gothic style, despite the submission of a neo-classical alternative design by Palladio. However, there are some classical features, for example since the sixteenth century the palace has been linked to the prison by the Bridge of Sighs.

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Palazzo Re Enzo
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By: adrbr
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Palazzo Re Enzo
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-29 11:06:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48283/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48283/ Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:06:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48283/ 44.49424300 11.34313500 <![CDATA[Palazzo Barbieri]]>

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Palazzo Barbieri
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By: Effi
@ 2008-03-29 07:19:36
Palazzo Barbieri has, since 1874 been the seat of the council offces, but was originally the 'Gran Guardia Nova' built for military purposes by Giuseppe Barbieri, between 1835 and 1848 on the site of the demolished Misericordia hospital. This large building in Avesa tuff, from a hamlet to the north of the city, is neoclassical in style with a Corinthian colonnade and a central body with a pronaos, also Corinthian in style which rises above a grand staircase. However, the circular body to the back was added immediately following damage to the building during the last war. Inside the building hang two large pictures illustrating Verona's story. The first is by Paolo Farinati representing the 'Victory over Barbarossa at Vacaldo in 1164' and the second is by Felice Brusasorci illustrating the 'Victory of the Veronese over Benacensi in 1849.
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Palazzo dei Priori
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By: adrbr
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Palazzo dei Priori
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-23 19:12:53]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47987/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47987/ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:12:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/47987/ 43.11145600 12.38854200 <![CDATA[Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti]]>

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Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-23 19:01:56
Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti is a palace in Venice, Italy,
It was erected in 1565. In the nineteenth century it was internally modernised and externally enriched in "Venetian Gothic" style, with rich window framing, by a series of grand owners.
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Palazzo Chigi
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-09 12:53:20
The Palazzo Chigi is a palace or noble residence in Rome, overlooking the Piazza Colonna and the Corso. It was begun in 1562 by Giacomo della Porta and completed by Carlo Maderno in 1580 for the Aldobrandini family. In 1659 it was purchased by the Chigi family.[1] It was then remodelled by Felice della Greca and Giovan Battista Contini. It has five floors, a broad stairway that leads to the living rooms, and a courtyard decorated with a fountain, designed by Giacomo della Porta. The fountain has been copied in many sites in Rome and other Italian cities.
In 1878 it became the residence of the Austria-Hungarian Ambassador to Italy. 1916 it was bought by the Italian state and it became the seat of the Minister for Colonial Affairs. Later it was the official residence of the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 1961 it became the official meeting place of Council of Ministers whose President is the Italian Prime Minister.
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