Versailles Palace

Since its construction prior to the 4th - 5th century, the Palace of Versailles is an sticker of Power, dominance and entertainment of the French monarchy. From then until today this anticipated castle is thought about one of the most gorgeous royal palaces, not only in France but also in Europe. Versailles Palace was built in place of the former hunting lodge in today's rich suburb of Paris - Versailles. It is settLED in the western suburbs of the French capital, about 17.1 kilometers from the town of Paris.

Versailles Palace

Versailles Palace

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Versailles Palace

Versailles Palace

For a exiguous more than a century, from 1682 to 1789 Versailles was the capital of the French Kingdom and the anticipated Palace of Versailles is centrally settLED to the French rulers. The name of this castle is connected mostly with the administration of Louis Xiv - the Sun King.
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The construction was appointed by the king himself in 1661 with the chief architect Louis Le Vaud. ImMediately after, the Versailles Palace acquired key frames, the work of architect Le Vaud is preponderant everywhere for his innovative construction and aesthetic approach.

The second phase of the construction began in 1668 which opened the second phase of Versailles Palace. The new structure are constructed nearby the throne room. The next stage of the castle takes about ten years and the cost of labor included nearly 30, 000 craftsmen and construction workers. After construction the palace the Sun King moved his headquarters from Paris to Versailles.

The facade of the castle is about 576 meters long and is rich with huge gorgeous park gardens that are used by the monarch for lavish parties and drinking. The organery area occupies a total of 101 hectares of Versailles Palace and are scattered along water facilities. The whole complex was also decorated with 400 sculptures. Built on the orders of Louis Xiii, Lebedov fountain was renovated in 1671 and was turned into a Fountain of Apollo.

The entire statue was built by lead and was gold plated which represents the god seated in a chariot in which four fiery horse harness. At the outbreak of the French Revolution, the palace suffered vital damage but was partially recovered partially.

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