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# Palace of Versailles

The monumental golden residency of the French monarchy, showcasing absolute symmetry and absolute baroque master layouts.

## Record

- **Title**: [Palace of Versailles](https://datasets.chrisyst.com/palace-of-versailles/index.md)
- **Geo target**: Versailles, Yvelines, Île-de-France, France
- **Website**: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/83
- **Address**: Place d'Armes, Versailles, Île-de-France, 78000, France
- **Coordinates**: 48.8049, 2.1204

### Summary

The monumental golden residency of the French monarchy, showcasing absolute symmetry and absolute baroque master layouts.

### Description

## The Seat of the Sun King

The Palace of Versailles, a quintessential example of French Baroque architecture, served as the principal royal residence of France from 1682, under Louis XIV, until the start of the French Revolution in 1789. Its design, spearheaded by architects Louis Le Vau and Jules Hardouin-Mansart, and landscape architect André Le Nôtre, meticulously integrates the opulent Hall of Mirrors, adorned with 17 large arched windows and 357 mirrors, with vast, geometrically aligned gardens. This monumental estate was conceived to project the absolute power and grandeur of the French monarchy, transforming a former hunting lodge into a symbol of political and cultural dominance.

Beyond the main palace, the estate encompasses several other significant structures, including the Royal Chapel, a masterpiece of Baroque religious architecture, and the Grand and Petit Trianons, which offered more intimate royal retreats. The King's and Queen's State Apartments, lavishly decorated with gilded carvings, frescoes, and rich textiles, illustrate the daily life and ceremonial functions of the court. Versailles' enduring legacy lies not only in its architectural and artistic achievements but also in its profound influence on European court life and palace design, establishing a model for royal residences across the continent.

### Attributes

- **Annual Visitors**: 7.7 million _(quality 85)_
- **Buffer Zone**: 9,475 ha _(quality 70)_
- **Category Type**: Cultural
- **Conservation Status**: Excellent
- **Epoch Origin**: Ancien Régime (17th C.)
- **Latitude**: 48.8 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Longitude**: 2.12 ° _(quality 50)_
- **Primary Material**: Cut Limestone & Gold Leaf
- **Property Area**: 1,070 ha _(quality 80)_
- **UNESCO ID**: 83
- **Year Inscribed**: 1979 _(quality 93)_