Palaces

One of Monterrey's oldest buildings is perched atop a hill boasting impressive views of the city.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

This facility has manufactured stunning tapestries for France's royalty ever since the 17th century.

The tallest tower in Cáceres's Old Town.

This striking royal residence is the largest Renaissance-style castle in Scandinavia.

This colorful palace is an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Buriganga riverfront.

This deserted palace is one of the finest examples of Indo-Islamic architecture in India.

This mesmerizing, colorful structure looks like a tent made from stained glass.

A tombstone on the grounds of the royal castle marks the burial site of a Swedish king's beloved dog.

This enigmatic stone pool is all that remains of an ancient palace.

Nobles would stage mock naval battles on this large lake at the Royal Palace of Caserta.

This medieval Italian village was transformed into an architectural marvel by the famous "Papessa" Donna Olimpia.

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

This 18th-century folly is one of Europe's rare "garden mosques."

This baroque palace displays an impressive collection of taxidermy, art, and rare objects from the days of courtly hunting.

The largest medieval water tank on the Iberian Peninsula is preserved beneath the Cáceres Museum.

The sumptuous ceiling was one of the last things Charles I saw before his execution.