Step inside Mattancherry Palace in Kochi, the Dutch Palace famous for its Kerala murals, coronation hall, and the story of the Cochin rajas.

Explore the Yusupov Palace on the Moika in Saint Petersburg, its gilded halls, private rococo theatre, Moorish room, and the basement where Rasputin was killed.

In the heart of Honolulu, surrounded by the modern towers of Hawaii’s capital, stands a building that holds a unique place in the history of the United States. Iolani Palace

On a hill overlooking the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, its golden domes gleaming above landscaped grounds, stands the official residence of one of the most unusual monarchs in the

Above the Brunei River sprawls Istana Nurul Iman, the golden-domed home of the Sultan of Brunei and, with well over a thousand rooms, the largest residential palace on earth.

The Jai Vilas Mahal in Gwalior is the dazzling European-style palace of the Scindia dynasty, home to colossal chandeliers and a solid silver train. Explore its durbar hall, treasures and princely splendor.

Kanakakunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram was the banquet and entertainment palace of the Travancore royal house, now a beloved cultural venue. Explore its architecture, gardens and famous festivals.

Set amid the greenery of Kensington Gardens in the heart of London stands a royal palace of a gentler, more intimate character than the grand state residences of the monarchy.

Discover Konopiste Castle in Bohemia, the beloved home of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, famed for its vast hunting trophies, Saint George collection, armoury, and rose garden.

Discover Kornik Castle near Poznan, a romantic neo-Gothic palace on a moat famed for its national library, Moorish hall, White Lady legend, and great arboretum.