14 Of The BIGGEST Palaces On Earth

Largest royal palaces in the world! These massive palaces are the biggest palaces that aren’t castles. Subscribe for more videos: Number 12. Palace of Versailles A historical monument and UNESCO World Heritage site, the Palace of Versailles is renown for its beauty, size, and cultural importance. It began as the royal quarters of French royalty with Louis XIV in 1682 and was used as such until the reign of Louis XVI and the French Revolution in 1789. The Palace of Versailles measures 679,000 square feet in area, but the whole of the palace grounds holds the title of largest royal domain in the world at 2,014 acres! Within its walls lie a number of famous attractions such as the Royal Opera and the ceremonial Hall of Mirrors. Over 7 million visitors are drawn to the Palace of Versailles each year, making it the second most popular attraction in France after the Louvre.