Set in pretty gardens, the old residence of a former Mysore ruler, Tipu Sultan, offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle ...

"It starts out as being part of the spoils of war, then becomes a summer residence for 36 years." Summers at the palace included visits by Spain's future king, Juan Carlos, and his young family ...

Other structures housed here include the Summer Palace, which is maintained by the Russian Museum and available for touring for a fee. Because the Summer Palace is modest in comparison to some of ...

At the back of Longevity Hill, surrounded by green trees, at Beijing's Summer Palace there is a colorful pagoda made of glazed components. It was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the ...

Five baby swans and their black swan parents paddle on a pond at the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, Dec. 10, 2024. (Photo: ecns.cn) Five baby swans and their black swan parents paddle on a pond at ...

Buckingham Palace is one of the world's few remaining working royal palaces, acting as both office and London residence to Her Majesty the Queen. Every summer, the palace invites visitors to tour ...

If you're visiting St. Petersburg in the summer, the Peterhof Palace & Garden is an absolute must-see. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peterhof was the brainchild and summer palace of Peter the Great.