Most Beautiful Palaces in the World part -3

Chateau de Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France

The royal Château de Chambord at Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France, is one of the most beautiful Palaces in the world because of its very distinct French Renaissance architecture.

With traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King François I

Chateau de Chambord features 440 rooms, 365 fireplaces, and 84 staircasesThe cold and massive rooms of the Château made it unpopular as an actual residence and François I himself stayed here for less than 40 days in total.

Mysore Palace, India

The Palace of Mysore is a palace situated in the city of Mysore in southern India. It is the official residence of the Wodeyars - the erstwhile royal family of Mysore that ruled the princely state of Mysore for over seven centuries, and also houses two durbar halls (ceremonial meeting hall of the royal court). ysore palace is now one of the most beautiful and famous tourist attractions in India after Taj Mahal.

The palace was commissioned in 1897 after the old palace was destroyed in a fire during a wedding, and its construction was completed in 1912. During the Dasara festival in the months of September and October the palace is illuminated with more than 10,000 bulbs, offering a magnificent sight.

Ahsan Manzil, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Ahsan Manzil was the official residential palace and seat of the Dhaka Nawab Family. This magnificent building is situated at Kumartoli along the banks of the Buriganga River in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The construction of this palace was started in the year 1859 and was completed in 1869.  To preserve the cultural and history of the area, the palace became the Bangladesh National Museum. 

Ahsan Manzil is one of the most beautiful and significant architectural monuments of Bangladesh. The building structure was established on a raised platform of 1 meter, the two-storied palace measures 125.4m by 28.75m. The height of the ground floor is 5 meters and the height of the first floor is 5.8 meters. The thickness of the walls of the palace is about 0.78 meters.

Grand Palace,  Bangkok, Thailand

The Grand Palace  is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace.

The palace complex is roughly rectangular and has a combined area of 218,400 square metres surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist attractions in Thailand.