Palace
Buckingham Palace
London, United Kingdom
The King's London residence, famous for its balcony, gates and the Changing of the Guard.
Western Europe
United Kingdom
Four nations in one small island group: royal London, Scottish Highlands, Welsh mountains, Northern Irish coast, and a castle or cathedral round almost every corner.
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- Capital
- London
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Best time to go
- May to September for the longest days and best hiking; April and October are quieter, and the Highlands midges are worst in summer.
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- Historic site 20
- Castle 17
- Museum 15
- Church, mosque or temple 12
- Neighbourhood 12
- Other 8
- Mountain 8
- Bridge 7
- Viewpoint 7
- Ruins 6
- Market 5
- Palace 5
- National park 5
- Garden 4
- Art gallery 4
- Lake 4
- Monument 2
- Entertainment 2
- Beach 2
- Scenic route 2
- Waterfall 2
- Island 1
- Stadium 1
- Theme park 1
- River or canal 1
- Spa and wellness 1
- Festival or event 1
- Square 1
- Shopping 1
- Park 1
Palace · UNESCO
Blenheim Palace
Oxford, United Kingdom
A baroque palace and park, birthplace of Winston Churchill.
Palace
Hampton Court Palace
London, United Kingdom
Henry VIII's riverside palace with Tudor kitchens, formal gardens and a famous maze.
Palace · UNESCO
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The monarch's official residence in Scotland, linked to Mary, Queen of Scots.
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Royal Pavilion, Brighton
United Kingdom
An extravagant Indo-Saracenic seaside palace built for a prince.
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