Top 5 Castles and Palaces
1) Forbidden city, Beijing, China
It may be the world´s most visited historic place. It includes several palaces and paths that were once not accessible to the normal citizens. It´s a must go !
2) Registan, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Beautiful, sumptuous and unforgettable. The city of Samarkand, once conquered by Alexander the Great, destroyed by Genghis Khan and visited by Marco Polo, reached its glory during the 14th century Silk Road period. The Registan Square ensemble holds three of the world´s most magnificent buildings.
3) Palais de Versailles, France
The emblematic French kings opulence couldn´t be better represented elsewhere in the world. Versailles Palace refined luxury is covered with gold and huge mirrors that once reflected the royalty during the summers. It´s a beautiful peace of art as a whole.
4) Angkor Wat, Cambodia
The lost Khmer Empire produced a vast amount of stone palaces and water system complexes, that dominated the Cambodan forests. The reasons for its decline in still uncertain. Agkor Wat is mysterious and enigmatic. Definitely worth a visit.
5) Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria
This royal palace has the world´s most beautiful gardens ever. The buildings match the trees and the flowers so perfectly that makes you feel inside a fairy tale. It´s stunning architecture is perfect for a romantic photo set.
