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 What are the names of some of the world's great Palaces?
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 Following are the world famous Palaces.

Golistan Palace: It is situated in Teheran, Iran, and is also known as "Kakh-e-Gulistan". It is a beautiful palace built by the Qajars Shah in the early nineteenth century and surrounded by gardens and other smaller palaces. Now it has been changed into a museum. But still preserves a copy of the peacock, throne, rich carpets, tapestries and furniture.

Ajuda Palace: It is situated in Lisbon, Portugal. It had been the official residence of the Portuguese kings in the 19th century. A precious collection of splendid furniture, objects of art and souvenirs of the last sovereigns of Braganza dynasty are preserved here.

The Dolmabahce Palace: It is located in Istanbul, Turkey; on the shore of Bosphorus, and built between 1850 and 1858. it is a unique example of architecture. Its interior decorations are in alabaster, marble, porphyry and crystal. It also contains some admirable objects like furniture, carpets, and paintings of special interest in the throne room. It was in this palace that the last sultans of Turkey lived, and here, too Kamal Ataturk died.

Buckingham Palace: It is the London home of the British Sovereign, constructed by Nash (1821-1836), in the South Midlands of England. It has been the official residence since the reign of Queen Victoria in 1837. It houses a fine art gallery where pictures from the great royal collections are exhibited. It was named after the Duke of Buckingham.
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