Esterházy Palace – one of the most beautiful and largest castles in Hungary

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Esterházy Palace is one of the most beautiful and largest Baroque castles in Hungary, a magnificent golden palace in the town of Fertőd near the Austrian border, nicknamed the Hungarian Versailles, that served as the seat of the fabulously wealthy Esterházy family and was the workplace of Joseph Haydn for nearly 30 years. The palace, […]

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Drottningholm Palace – one of Sweden’s Royal Palaces

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The spires of Drottningholm Palace rise elegantly above the manicured hedges of its French-style gardens, reflected perfectly in the still waters of Lake Mälaren. This is the private residence of the Swedish royal family, a living palace where the King and Queen have made their home since 1981, yet large sections are open to the […]

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