Castles and Palaces

Au programme

• What was the primary architectural role of the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles?
• In which modern country is the medieval fortress of Krak des Chevaliers located?
• Which architectural feature most clearly characterizes the Forbidden City in Beijing?
• The Alhambra palace-fortress complex is located in which Spanish city?
• Which architectural style best describes the present Palace of Westminster in London?
• Why is Himeji Castle often called the White Heron Castle?
• Buckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch.
• Château de Chambord was built mainly as a medieval defensive fortress.