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@1981Chateaux

Exploring timeless châteaux, royal palaces & stately homes. Beauty in stone across centuries #Châteaux #Castles #HistoricHouses

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ʻIolani Palace, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 
The majestic residence commissioned by King David Kalākaua — America’s only royal palace, symbol of Hawaiian sovereignty and grandeur #IolaniPalace #HawaiianRoyalty
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1️⃣ Built in 1955 in Yemen’s Wadi Dawan, the Buqshan Palace stands out for its vibrant pastel palette. Its multi-colored facade mixes traditional mud-brick engineering with artistic influences brought back by Hadhrami traders. More
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2️⃣ Located in the Hadhramaut region, the colorful Buqshan Palace reflects the aesthetic legacy of wealthy Yemeni merchants who spent time in Southeast Asia before returning home to design unique, ornate family mansions in the desert. End
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1️⃣ Arriving at Kenwood House via the East Lodge and attached gateways (c.1795 by George Saunders). This Grade II listed brick lodge on Hampstead Lane still welcomes visitors to one of London’s finest neoclassical villas. Thread
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7️⃣ The magnificent Library — Robert Adam’s masterpiece. Curved bookcases, soaring Corinthian columns, a painted classical frieze and perfectly balanced proportions make this one of the finest neoclassical interiors in Britain. More
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8️⃣ The elegant Orangery. Flooded with light from tall arched windows, this graceful space is filled with classical statues, potted palms and topiary. Originally designed for exotic plants, it remains one of the most delightful rooms on the estate. More
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1️⃣ Built in 1749 by Ottoman governor As'ad Pasha al-Azm, the Al-Azm Palace is an 18th-century masterpiece of Damascene architecture located in the heart of Old Damascus. Thread
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3️⃣ Designed as a classic Damascene residence, Al-Azm Palace spans 6,400 m² and is split into distinct wings: the private family Haremlik and the formal guest Selamlek, centered around marble courtyards. More
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4️⃣ After surviving extensive fire damage during the French Mandate in 1925, Al-Azm Palace was meticulously restored. Today it houses the Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions and earned the Aga Khan Award for Architecture! Have you visited?
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Isola del Garda has a wild history. Before the Villa Borghese was built, it served as a pirate refuge, a Franciscan monastery founded with St. Francis of Assisi in 1221, and was even mentioned by Dante in Inferno!
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1️⃣ Cà d’Zan — “House of John” in Venetian dialect. This Mediterranean Revival palace on Sarasota Bay was the winter home of circus king John Ringling and his wife Mable. Built 1924–26, it blends Venetian Gothic and Spanish influences into pure Jazz Age fantasy. Thread #CadZan
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9️⃣ One of Cà d’Zan’s most sumptuous private spaces — a bedroom suite fit for circus royalty. Teal walls, elaborately inlaid black-and-gold beds, and rich fabrics create an atmosphere of pure Gilded Age luxury and theatrical elegance. More
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1️⃣0️⃣ From Venetian fantasy on Sarasota Bay to Gilded Age interiors filled with theatrical glamour, Cà d’Zan remains one of America’s most extraordinary historic homes. Today it stands open for all at The Ringling — a true Florida treasure.
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Look up in Aleppo's Citadel and prepare to be hypnotized. The ornate wooden dome of the Throne Hall features intricate geometric woodwork framed by brilliant stained glass windows. Medieval Islamic art at its finest.
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1️⃣ Bala Hissar means "High Fort" in Persian, named by Durrani ruler Timur Shah who used it as his winter capital! Standing guard over Peshawar for over a millennium, it has seen Mughals, Afghans, Sikhs & the British pass through. Thread #BalaHissar #Peshawar #History
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2️⃣ Did you know? Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang mentioned a fortress on this high mound way back in the 7th century AD! Today, its massive red brick walls cover roughly 15 acres in the heart of Peshawar. 🇵🇰 More #Heritage #Pakistan #BalaHissar #Architecture
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3️⃣ Over centuries, Bala Hissar transformed from a royal Afghan residence to a Sikh stronghold renamed "Samir Garh", then a British fort, and today serves as the headquarters for Pakistan's Frontier Corps. Historic resilience! End #TravelPakistan #Peshawar
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