Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Purposeful Palace

The palace of Versailles was purposefully made to be the most extravagant place in the world. For King Louis, it meant that he was, by association, the best and most brilliant leader. He wanted visitors to be dazzled by the elegance, gold, and glory that the hallways brought.

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