The stunning royal palace in the center of Seville, Spain, is worth a day to visit.

A palace made largely of gold and crystal, or so it seems. The sumptious home of several sultans, it is now open to the public.

The winter home of the Dalai Lama for hundreds of years, this palace dominates over Lhasa.

The home of the Japanese emperor, the Imperial Palace is most often viewed from outside.

Schloss Nympnenburg Palace in Munich, Germany is one of the most famous sites in Germany. Also known as Nymph's castle, it was built to commemorate the birth of Max Emanuel.

The Narayanhiti Palace Museum (formerly the Narayanhiti Royal Palace) opened as a museum in 2009 after Nepal was declared a republic.

The Budapest Royal Palace, also known as the Royal Castle or Buda Castle dominates the city skyline, particularly when its 304 metre facade is lit at night, from its vantage point on Buda hill in the Castle District above the Danube river.

This well-preserved Roman palace forms the center of Split.

This beautiful Rococo palace was the summer residence of many Russian tsars and is gloriously restored.

The delightful garden behind Buckingham Palace is open to visitors in August and September each year.

If you’re planning a trip to Florence, Italy, you should be sure to visit the Pitti Palace. Also known as the Palazzo Pitti, the palace dates back to 1498. Although the Renaissance architecture outside and inside the palace is very lovely, it has more to offer visitors than that. The palace is also home to art galleries and several different museums. Behind the palace lie the famous Boboli Gardens.

The Grand Palace of Bangkok, Thailand, Wat Phra Si Rattanasasadaram, has been the Royal Palace of the King and the royal court for nearly 250 years since King Rama I ordered the construction.

The Royal Mews might sound like the call of the king of cats, but in actuality it is the home of the British royal stables. It has a long tradition, in fact, since the 1820s, it has been stationed near Buckingham Palace.

Like the more famous Alhambra Palace in Spain, Portugal's National Palace at Sintra dates back to the time of the Moors. Unlike the Alhambra, little remains of the Palace's Islamic roots - but this doesn't make it any less a highlight for anyone touring the Lisbon area.

The Topkapi Palace was the seat of the Ottoman Emperors for more than 400 years and is a sumptuous and impressive palace.

The People's Palace is a museum outlining the history of Glasgowians from 1750 to now. A must-visit if you're interested in the history of common people.

If there is a "must see" place on your next visit to London, it is Kensington Palace. Kensington Palace is set in Kensington Gardens in the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

Take a tour of Royal London with Robert Reid from Lonely Planet. Starting at Westminster Abbey (do this early morning before the crowds amass), we go through St. James' Park, taking in St. Clarence House while going to Buckingham Palace.

The Ca' Rezzonico Museum is one of the major attractions that you should never miss when visiting Venice, Italy. The museum, situated on the Grand Canal, is a grand palace which depicts the Venetian aristocratic home of the 18th century.

Among London's most notable landmarks, Big Ben stands tall - both figuratively and literally - on the list.

Hampton Court Palace is world famous for stunning architecture, art, and gardens.

The palace of Westminster, more famously known as the British Houses of Parliament is one of the most iconic buildings in England.

Boboli Gardens, Giardino di Boboli in Italian, is located in the city of Florence, Italy. It is sprawled over a vast area of about 11 acres.

The summer palace is an enchanting side-trip from Beijing where you can discover how emperors spent their vacations thousands of years ago.

While you may have heard tales of the Moorish incursions into Spain, and their resulting impact upon the history of Spain, you may not have heard of The Alhambra Palace.