There are many fairy-tale palaces, still being used by royal families everywhere as their accommodation.
Top 12 royal palaces still inhabited in the world
Referring to palaces, today we often think of ancient castles that were abandoned many years ago. But the reality is that in the modern era, many countries still have monarchies and real kings, queens, and royal families live in palaces. Let's take a look at some of the current royal monarchs' residences around the world:
1. Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm, Sweden
The 600-room Drottningholm Royal Palace has been the permanent residence of the Swedish Royal Family since 1981. Inside it houses five museums and the Drottningholm Palace Theatre, the only 18th-century theater in the world still in use. Use original machinery. The southern rooms are reserved for the royal family, but the rest of the castle grounds are open year-round to tourists.
2. Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark
Amalienborg Palace consists of 4 identical buildings built in the Rococo architectural style. The square located between four castles is considered the center of the Danish capital and is a tourist symbol of the city. Currently 1 building is used by Queen Margrethe II, 1 building is the residence of Prince Frederick's family and 2 buildings are used as museums, open to visitors.
3. Prince's Palace in Monaco
Prince Albert II and his wife Princess Charlene live in the Prince's Palace, located in the heart of the tiny country of Monaco, with their children. The castle was built as a fortress in 1162.
5. Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain
The Royal Palace in Madrid is one of the largest palaces in Western Europe with 3,000 rooms. This was originally the official residence of King Felipe and Queen Letizia but was mainly used by them to work and receive guests. Currently, the Spanish royal family mainly lives in the Palace of Zarzuela.
6. Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway
The Royal Norwegian Palace has been the official residence and main office of the royal family since King Oscar I moved there in 1849. Inside the palace there are 173 rooms, which are partially open to the public during the year. summer months.
7. Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan
The Emperors have lived in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo since 1868. The grounds of the Imperial Palace span 1.3 square miles. The palace is only open to the public twice a year to celebrate the New Year on January 2 and the Emperor's birthday.
8. Royal Palace Brussels, Belgium
The current Royal Palace was built in 1900. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium use the Royal Palace of Brussels for their official duties, but live in the Royal Castle of Laeken full time. .
9. Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
The Royal Palace was built in 1866 by Preah Bat Norodom. The current owner of the palace is King Norodom Sihamoni. Only the palace's Throne Room is open to the public. The Silver Pagoda, located adjacent to the palace, is also open to tourists.
10. Raghadan Palace in Amman, Jordan
Raghadan Palace is part of the Al-Maquar royal complex built in 1926. Its windows are designed to resemble those of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The throne hall, usually reserved for welcoming dignitaries, is open to visitors during the Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha holidays.
11. Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Royal Palace of Amsterdam dates back to the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century. The palace, designed by Jan van Campen, originally functioned as Amsterdam's town hall. Today, it is where King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima receive guests and hold banquets. It is also the royal wedding hall, where the king and queen held their post-wedding celebrations in 2002.
12. Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand
Built in 1782, the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, was the official royal residence until 1925. One of the main attractions of the palace is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha which has a statue from the 14th century. The two thrones in the Central Court are also open to the public.
