Versailles Castle: A Timeless Symbol of French Opulence
The Palace of Versailles, located on the western outskirts of Paris - right at Versailles, is the residence of the kings and queens of France (King Louis XIV, King Louis XV and King Louis XVI). With its massiveness and magnificence, this castle is the symbol of the supreme power of the feudal dynasties in French history. In 1979, Versailles Castle was recognized by UNESCO and included in the list of "World Heritage Sites". Let's find more at MBS87 King Louis XIII began building a small brick and stone cottage right in the woods of Versailles in 1623 with the purpose of having a place to rest while he hunted in the forest. After that, he bought a piece of land from Jean de Soisy - a person who held the entire land of Versailles at that time, to build the first marble castle in Versailles. On April 8, 1632, King Louis XIII bought the entire Versailles land, and soon after, he ordered the expansion of the castle to begin with the participation of architect Philibert Le Roy...