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Cathedral of Saint Mary of Palma (La Seu) and the Royal Palace of La Almudaina; Majorca - Spain

Cathedral of Santa Maria de Palma and Royal Palace of La Almudaina – Mallorca | Spain

We have already dedicated one article about La Seu – the main cathedral in Palma, Mallorca. In the previous photo, however, Nico has mainly captured this Gothic cathedral with its adjacent moat. This shot was taken from the park by the port of Palma. Thanks to the wider perspective, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina […]

Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens – Vienna; Austria

Schönbrunn Palace – Vienna | Austria

You can’t say you’ve seen Vienna if you haven’t visited this rococo Schönbrunn Palace. Once the former seat of the Habsburgs (say you know the story of Empress Sisi!), it’s now a museum. However, it wasn’t the museum that lured Nico and me to Schönbrunn, but the magnificent gardens that surround the palace and provide […]

Presidential Palace in the center of Warsaw, capital of Poland

Presidential Palace in Warsaw | Poland

We are used to calling this palace in Warsaw “The Presidential”, however, it has been a seat of Polish presidents only since 1994. This largest palace in Warsaw was also called: Koniecpolski Palace, Radziwill Palace, Lubomirski Palace, Namiestnikowski Palace and Council of Ministers Palace. Polish nobility Construction of this Baroque-style building began on the orders […]

Presidential Palace in Vilnius; Lithuania in Winter

The Presidential Palace | Vilnius

This palace, located in the centre of Vilnius, has been the seat of the President of Lithuania since 1997. However, the history of this palace is much longer – the works on its construction began already in the 14th century. Vilnius Palace In the 14th century, Prince Jogaila bestowed this place to Vilnius bishops. The […]

Palazzo Pubblico in the center of the city-state of San Marino. A hidden gem.

Palazzo Pubblico | San Marino

Palazzo Pubblico, is otherwise known as the “public palace”. This 19th-century building is the seat of government of San Marino, a hidden gem and underrated European city. A country surrounded by Italy. Its representation can be found on the two-euro coin. Republic of San Marino San Marino is a fascinating country. It is only 62 […]

Justizpalast (Palace of Justice) in Munich in Bavaria, Germany.

Justizpalast | Munich, Germany

The Palace was constructed in years 1890-1897 in neo-baroque style. It became worldwide known for the story of “White Rose”. Justizpalast is today a home for Bavarian Department of Justice and the District Court I of Munich.
Pena Palace in Sintra in Romantism style; Portugal

Pena Palace in Sintra mountains | Portugal

We found the fairy-tale glow of the castle, which contrasted the evergreen hills of Serra da Sintra, quite unique. Each part of it had different paint and almost gave an impression of a separate building, taken out of different worlds, but with its own imaginative ornaments.
Palácio da Pena in Sintra Mountains, Portugal. Sunny day view from the park.

Palácio da Pena in Sintra Mountains | Portugal

Palácio da Pena as its name is in Portuguese, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best representations of Romanticism style in the world. It combines architecture styles of Neo-gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic and Neo-Renaissance. Be sure to take a walk not only inside Pena castle, but also around the castle itself. The view from some of the hills are remarkably outstanding and you will have an even better impression of the castle whilst seeing it from
The Gloriette and The Neptune Fountain in Vienna on a Summer’s day.

The Gloriette and The Neptune Fountain | Vienna, Austria

The Gloriette ensemble located up on the hill and The Neptune Fountain are part of the park surrounding Schönbrunn Palace – a must-see in Vienna. The outcome of this picture was more than what I had expected. The air on this day was hazy because of the heat, however, this haziness gave a glow to the marble statues on The Fountain and The Gloriette itself creating such a beautiful canvas.
Zwinger Palace in Dresden, Germany on a sunny day.

Zwinger Palace | Dresden, Germany

This section is a terrace that is part of the Zwinger Palace. The building and the courtyard inside are built in a Baroque style, which was famous for the rich, colorful ornaments and striking shapes. It really is a unique experience to see and has even more exceptional beauty on a sunny day. The name of the palace comes from the German word “Zwinger” which describes the open space between two walls.
Aljaferia Palace and different architecture styles in Zaragoza, Spain.

Patio de San Martin and Aljaferia Palace | Zaragoza, Spain

In the Aljaferia Palace, I enjoyed the connection of the styles the most. Though the Islamic palace has a very characteristic interior, with mixtilinear arcs and arabesque on large surfaces, this courtyard reminded me of a more gothic style. As I learned later, the name of this courtyard is Patio de San Martin.
The Royal Palace of Madrid and The Plaza de la Armeria during a sunny day in the winter.

The Royal Palace and The Plaza de la Armeria | Madrid, Spain

For this very photograph, I had to take x30 photos in total to be able to depict The Royal Palace of Madrid (Palacio Real de Madrid) without people strolling around the square, The Plaza de la Armeria. Despite the winter months, Madrid is still eagerly visited by many tourists. The climate is very much like Berlin in the late spring, which means that it is a very convenient time to visit this capital.
Photograph of Crystal Palace in Buen Retiro Park in Madrid with the pond in foreground. Photo was taken during a sunny day in winter.

Crystal Palace in Buen Retiro Park | Madrid, Spain

In my photograph, you will see “Palacio de Cristal” inspired by The Crystal Palace in London, United Kingdom. It was built together with the artificial pond, a little later than other ensembles of the park and exactly in 1887. From the beginning, Crystal Palace was used to display flower species from Spain.
The sunset in Zaragoza, Spain with view over the Aljafería Palace

The Aljafería Palace in Zaragoza | Spain

The Aljafería Palace is the only fortified Islamic palace that dates to the middle ages. The construction works of the palace have been completed in the second half of the 11th century. Being a very well preserved place, today it serves as headquarter of the Aragonese Parliament.
Mosigkau palace in Dessau (Germany) with surrounding gardens and clouds

Mosigkau Palace | Dessau, Germany

Mosigkau palace was finished as a rococo mansion in 1757. The paelac and the garden which surrounds it are part of a union of eight manors and gardens along the river Elbe called the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz. As part of this union, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage since the year 2000.
Rector’s Palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia from 16th century is lit up by the light of the early morning.

Rector’s Palace | Dubrovnik, Croatia

Daria fell in love with the facade of the building, which skilfully unites the architectural styles of the Gothic, Baroque and the Renaissance era. I used the deserted streets of Dubrovnik in the early morning hours to capture the Rector’s Palace in a way it might have been resting peacefully on the shiny pavement back in its days in the 16th century.
Aljaferia Palace Saragossa, Spain with unique architecture and different styles

Aljaferia Palace | Zaragoza, Spain

The palace is built on foundation walls of a tower house, which dates back to the Moorish Kingdom in the 9th century. The original building has been expanded and altered many times since its establishment during the Taifa Kingdom in 1065. Especially after the recapture by the catholic kings in 1118 its design was remarkably influenced by the immigrating Muslims and their renowned Mudejar style.
Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia at night with stars overhead.

Diocletian’s Palace Ruins early in the morning | Split, Croatia

This photo was taken very (very) early in the morning, but 4 o’clock seemed to be the perfect time to capture the roman Diocletian’s palace in Split in the right light. The palace made from marble and limestone shines in a unique and unusual way during the light of the moon. This scene together with the clear night sky and a million twinkling stars was the perfect picture waiting to be taken.
Potsdam City Palace during a sunny day with blue sky

City Palace | Potsdam, Germany

The reconstruction of the City palace, and in the same time building for the Brandenburg parliament, was finished a few months ago. Apparently, there has been a long discussion whether the palace should be rebuilt or not. And as so often, there are a lot of critics. I can only say: Awesome! Love it!
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