Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court Palace and Gardens remain one of Britain’s iconic estates with a history dating back to the sixteenth century when the palace was originally commissioned (and built over an existing mansion) by Cardinal Wolsey.
From 1525, when it was acquired by King Henry VIII, the castle became Britain’s primary Royal residence and in 1690 the castle saw large scale additions and refurbishments designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
The palace, which was always intended to be the grandest in Britain, has a distinctly Italian style to it and is built of red brick. It is considered the finest brick structure in Britain, if not the world.
Although the palace is most usually recognized by its long and elegant frontal façade, it is truly monumental in scale and has a depth and width that few appreciate until they actually visit it. The design incorporates a myriad of rooms along with significant servant quarters and has a courtyard to the front of its formal entrance.
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