Versailles: Baroque Architecture
Places and attractions in the Baroque architecture category
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- Palace
- Baroque architecture
- Museum
- Park
- Historical place
- Art museum
- Church
- Palladian architecture
- Sacred and religious sites
- Fountain
- Forts and castles
- Monuments and statues
- Memorial
Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV's gilded palace and gardens The Palace of Versailles, once the epicenter of French royalty, stands as a monumental museum of unparalleled opulence and historical significance in the city of Versailles, France. Constructed in the 17th century, it served as the political power base and royal court...
Hall of Mirrors
Iconic Louis XIV-era mirrored gallery The Hall of Mirrors, a grandiose gallery within the Palace of Versailles in France, stands as a testament to the opulence of French monarchy. Stretching an impressive 73 meters in length, this architectural masterpiece was constructed between 1678 and 1684 under the...
Grand Trianon
The Grand Trianon stands as a testament to the opulence of French royalty, nestled within the expansive grounds of the Palace of Versailles. Constructed under the order of Louis XIV in 1687, this elegant palace served as a private retreat for the king and his mistress...
Petit appartement de la reine
Nestled within the majestic Palace of Versailles, the Petit appartement de la reine is a suite of rooms that once served as the private living quarters of the French queens. This intimate space, a stark contrast to the grandeur of the rest of the palace, offers a...
Appartement du roi
Nestled within the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles lies the Appartement du roi, a suite of rooms that once served as the private living quarters of the Kings of France. This historical ensemble, now a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulence...
Galerie des Batailles
Nestled in the heart of the city of Versailles, the Galerie des Batailles is a grand corridor within the Palace of Versailles, a testament to French history and a tribute to military triumphs. This expansive gallery, stretching over 120 meters in length, was created by...
Chapelle Royale
Lavish 2-level palatine chapel The Chapelle Royale, nestled in the heart of the city of Versailles, is a church of both historical significance and architectural grandeur. Standing within the confines of the Palace of Versailles, this chapel is an epitome of French classical art and a testament...
Royal Opera of Versailles
Music and ballet in an elegant hall Nestled within the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, the Royal Opera of Versailles stands as a magnificent testament to the opulence of French classical architecture and the enduring allure of high-caliber musical performances.
Versailles Cathedral
Baroque cathedral with a regal history The Versailles Cathedral, a majestic church located in the heart of the city of Versailles, France, is a beacon of spiritual and architectural splendor. Dedicated to Saint Louis, the cathedral was consecrated in 1843 and stands as a testament to the religious heritage...
Salle des Croisades
The Salles des Croisades is a set of rooms located in the north wing of the Palace of Versailles. The rooms were created in the mid-19th century by king Louis-Philippe for his museum of French history, and opened in 1843, at a time when France was seized with enthusiasm with its historical past, and especially the Crusades period.
Petit appartement du roi
The petit appartement du roi of the Palace of Versailles is a suite of rooms used by Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI. Located on the first floor of the palace, the rooms are found in the oldest part of the palace dating from the reign of Louis XIII.
Château de Clagny
The Château de Clagny was a French country house that stood northeast of the Château de Versailles; it was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart for Madame de Montespan between 1674 and 1680. Although among the most important of the private residences designed by this great architect, it was demolished in 1769 after years of neglect.
Salon d'Hercule
The Salon d'Hercule is on the first floor of the Château de Versailles and connects the Royal Chapel in the North Wing of the château with the grand appartement du roi.
Château de la Celle
The Château de La Celle, also named Château de La Celle Saint-Cloud or the Petit Château, is a historical building located in the commune of La Celle-Saint-Cloud, in the French département of Yvelines, south-west suburbs of Paris, 6 kilometres north of Versailles.
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