Concept in Definition ABC

The palace is a very, very large house, which has a luxurious and rich decoration in the matter of furniture and decorative details that have traditionally been used for the monarchs to reside there of a nation. For instance, the word is closely associated with royalty and monarchy.

A palace is a type of large and luxurious dwelling that exists today and that have been especially important in other times in history, more precisely a few centuries ago when monarchical absolutism was one of the forms from government most widespread in the world.

Wide and luxurious spaces, numerous rooms, lounges and large gardens and other elements that show the disposition of great wealth and power on the part of its inhabitants.

Although today they are not as common as in the past, the palaces continue to represent the wealthiest classes of society since they are characterized by having large and luxurious spaces, numerous rooms, living rooms and large gardens as well as other elements that show the disposition of great wealth and power in the hands of the owners or inhabitants of the palaces.

History of the palace

It is estimated that the word palace derives from the Palatine Hill, located in Rome and from where all the civilization Roman began to emerge. However, the palaces would not become especially important as residences until the medieval period, a period in which the nobility and the Kings moved from the city to the countryside in search of more relaxed, peaceful lives away from the invasions that occurred in the centers urban. These medieval palaces (or castles) were large fortifications protected by walls and drawbridges in which a large number of rooms and halls took place.

Over the centuries, the royal palaces evolved towards less crude and more luxurious forms, more illuminated and full of rich decorations. These palaces were characteristic of both the rulers and the nobles who possessed a significant amount of capital and wealth and built the most impressive houses for themselves. These palaces could be located on the outskirts of the city since after opening to trade, the urban centers regained their vigor in the 15th and 16th centuries.

Places of great tourist attraction

As mentioned, these palaces are not as common today as the rulers live in more modest houses. But yes, many palaces of yesteryear are still standing and serve as places of visitation or discovery by the tourism.
Now, in those countries such as Spain, England, Sweden, Holland, among others, where the monarchy still has power, the kings and their family they live in palaces.

Palaces generally have a central main residence building and other smaller buildings such as chapels, game rooms, break rooms, offices and other constructions that enriched the complex. Obviously, all palaces usually have immense gardens and green spaces that serve to allow contact with a controlled and relaxing nature.

The Palace of Versailles, one of the most remarkable in the world

One of the most famous palaces in history is the Palace of Versailles, which for a long time was the residence of the French monarchs. King Louis XIV was the one who promoted his building in the seventeenth century and of course to this day it is preserved intact and is considered one of the architectural jewels of France and of course it is a great tourist attraction. It has an area of ​​67 thousand square kilometers and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Moreover, in the use colloquial, it is very common that houses or apartments are called a palace that precisely stand out for their enormity and luxury, although they do not present the architectural characteristics of a classic palace, of course this. "My cousin moved into a real palace: five bathrooms, six bedrooms, a huge garden with a pool ..."

Public buildings of great size, luxury and tradition in which a public ministry or ministry operates, exhibitions, special congresses are held, or a museum operates

And it is also common in our language to be called palaces to those public buildings of great size, luxury and tradition, in which it develops its activity any public secretariat or ministry, or in which special exhibitions or congresses are held, or a Museum.

Normally these buildings knew to be in the past the shelter of kings, nobles or important authorities of the nation in question but with the passing of time they lost this traditional use but due to their aesthetic imprint and architectural value they are maintained and used in some of the senses mentioned. It is undoubtedly a way to preserve the National identity and history.