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When love defies expectations and a reluctant couple battles their own flaws and outside forces, can they rewrite their own fairytale ending?

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The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is located in Versailles, France. The royal château served as the seat of French political power. The palace was originally built as a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII and enlarged into a royal palace by Louis XIV. The château went through many expansion phases. The second phase in 1678-1715 saw two enormous wings added. Although the cost was extraordinary, it was decided the château should serve as a showcase for France. All the materials that went into construction and décor were manufactured in France. One of the most costly elements was the silver furniture and silver balustrade used by King Louis XIV for the grand apartments. The palace has a long history, with the royal family forced to leave Paris during the French Revolution. When the monarchy fell, Versailles Palace fell into ruin, and most of the furniture was sold. In 1810, Napoleon began restoration work, which continued under Louis XVIII in 1820, but it wasn’t until King Louis-Philippe that true efforts began. The Fifth Republic made further restorations in the 1950s and promoted the château as a museum. In 2003, a new restoration initiative began. The palace boasts 700 rooms, 67 staircases, and 1,250 fireplaces. The original façade, red brick with cut stone embellishments, has been preserved. The eastern side of the palace has a U-shaped layout with secondary wings and a black and white marble courtyard. Throughout its history, there have been five chapels on the site, the current one built in the Baroque style by King Louis XVI. The castle is also known for its Hall of Mirrors. This gallery is 230 feet long and holds 17 arcaded mirrors, while the ceiling is painted with 30 scenes from Louis XIV’s reign. The Royal Opera was completed in 1770. The castle has many opulent apartments, from the king’s private rooms to the staterooms. The palace gardens boast water fountains and an orangery. #PalaceOfVersailles #castles #palaces #museum #France #Versailles #history

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Arundel castle

Arundel Castle is located in Arundel in West Essex, England. The restored medieval castle was built at the end of the 11th century, overlooking the Arun River. Built for the Earl of Arundel, the castle has a motte (an artificial mound) that is over 100 feet high from the dry moat. One of the most interesting tidbits about this estate, aside from the occasional reversion to the Crown, is that Arundel Castle descended through a female line of heiresses from the 12th century to the present. It served as the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors for over 850 years. The castle has a deep history and many politically famous owners. The castle was severely damaged during the civil war and besieged twice. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stayed at the castle for three days in 1846. The castle was completely restored by the 15th Duke of Norfolk in 1900. It was one of the first English country houses to have electric lighting, firefighting equipment, service lifts, and central heating. The estate has been updated and added to throughout its history. Arundel Castle boasts a crenelated Norman keep, a gatehouse, towers, the Fitzalan Chapel, Victorian bedrooms, rare collections of paintings and tapestries, a 19th century private chapel, and a library that’s considered one of the finest Regency interiors in the world. The themed gardens of Arundel include a rose garden, a cutting garden, a vinery, a stumpery, and a glasshouse. There’s also a castle shop, a museum, a coffee shop, and a restaurant in the original servants’ hall.

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Amidst deception, kidnapping, and a fight against their own demons, Lady Clarissa and the brooding Marquis of Camden embark on a passionate journey towards love, defying odds and unraveling secrets along the way.  https://a.co/d/5QYXNYL

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Chapultepec Castle

Chapultepec Castle is located in Mexico City, Mexico. The fortress was built in 1725 by Viceroy Bernardo de Gálvez to serve as the home for the Viceroy as the commander in chief of the Spanish colony, New Spain. After the Mexican War of Independence from 1810-1821, the structure was eventually used as a military academy in 1841. In 1847, it was the site of the Battle of Chapultepec during the Mexican-American war. In 1864 it was remodeled and additions were added. It became an official royal residence of Emperor Maximilian I, and his wife, Empress Carlota, who took residence during the Second Mexican Empire. It is the only castle in North America that served as a residence for royalty. Maximilian created the castle’s current floor plan and neoclassical style. In 1867, following the establishment of the Republic, Maximilian’s reign ended as President Benito Juárez regained power. Today, the castle houses the National Museum of History, the Hall of Viceroys with every viceroy who ruled Mexico from 1535-1821, impressive gardens, and marble terraces. The castle’s land has been inhabited since the days of the Aztec Empire. In the 15th century, the Aztecs built the aqueduct from Chapultepec to Tenochtitlan.

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The triumph of love amidst secrets, addictions, and betrayals at Wintergale Orchards. WLW-https://a.co/d/amUoFup

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Batalha Monastery

Batalha Monastery is located in Batalha, Portugal. In 1385, the Gothic monastery was built for the Virgin Mary to commemorate the Portuguese victory over the Castilians. The abbey took over a century to build with the construction ending in 1517. The monastery stands apart from the town. The abbey has three buttresses and massive pilasters on the west side of the building, while the east side holds a chapter house for the church choir. The northern side of the complex houses the Tomb of Unknown Warriors. The church is big but narrow in proportion to its height of 106 feet. The church has no ornamental statues, but it does have ten stained glass windows representing scenes from the lives of Christ and Mary, the Visitation, the Epiphany, and more. The square Founders’ Chapel has three bay windows and a central octagon buttressed by eight piers, decorated with Gothic crickets (a hook-shaped decorative element) and arches. The abbey also has unfinished chapels located in an octagonal structure that is attached to the choir of the church, which is only accessible from the outside. The Chapterhouse is overseen by two sentinels who guard the tombs of two unknown soldiers killed in WWI; it serves to remind visitors of the military reasons behind the building of the abbey. This square room was created in a star vault design and constructed by condemned prisoners since this design lacked a central support and was considered a daring building concept at the time. The Renaissance stained-glass window on the east wall dates from 1508 and depicts the scene of the Passion. Batalha Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site open to the public.

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