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Belvedere Palace, Austria 🇦🇹

Belvedere Palace, Austria 🇦🇹 (ฺพระราชวังเบลเวเดียร์ ประเทศออสเตรีย) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤาก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) 🌸 General Information : - Location : Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria - Construction period: 1717–1723 (In 2025, the palace will be 308 years old) - Architectural style : Baroque architecture - Original owner (commissioned by) : Prince Eugene Francis of Savoy-Carignano (Prince Eugene) - Architect : Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (renowned Baroque architect) - Purpose of construction : Built as a summer residence and home for Prince Eugene, as well as for ceremonies and receptions - Number of rooms : Upper Belvedere has around 30 rooms (the entire complex, including the Lower Belvedere and other sections, has more) - Total area : About 17 acres (approximately 0.07 square kilometers) ✨️ Visitor Information: - Openi...

Muckross House, Ireland 🇮🇪

Muckross House, Ireland 🇮🇪 (คฤหาสน์มัคครอสส์ ประเทศอังกฤษ) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) 🍄 General Information : Location: Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland Year Built: 1839 (As of 2025, the house is 186 years old) Architectural Style: Tudor / Victorian Gothic (Elizabethan Revival) Original Owners: Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife, Mary Balfour Herbert Architect: Scottish architect William Burn Purpose of Construction: Built as a country house and hunting lodge for the Herbert family — a residence and retreat for the Anglo-Irish aristocracy Number of Rooms: 65 rooms in total (including family and staff quarters) Total Area: Approximately 11,000 Irish acres (around...

Hampton Court Palace, England 🇬🇧

Hampton Court Palace , England 🇬🇧 ( พระราชวังแฮมป์ตัน คอร์ท ประเทศอังกฤษ) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) General Information: Location: London (London Borough of Richmond upon Thames), England Construction Year: AD 1514 (In 2025, this palace will be 511 years old) Architectural Style: Combination of Tudor and Baroque Original Builder: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (the original builder), later taken over and expanded by King Henry VIII Architect: Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Christopher Wren Purpose: Cardinal Wolsey built it as a luxurious palace to accommodate the royal court and distinguished European guests. King Henry VIII later used it as a “pleasure palace” for banquets, ceremonies, and royal life (with grand kitchens, a magnificent hall, and private apartments). Nu...

Schloss Drachenburg, Germany 🇩🇪

Schloss Drachenburg, Germany 🇩🇪 (ฺปราสาทดราคเฮินบุร์ก ประเทศเยอรมนี) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) 🌼 General Information : Location: Königswinter, North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany Year Built: 1883 (As of 2025, the mansion is 143 years old) Architectural Style: Historicism / Neo‑Romantic historicism (a mix of Gothic and Romantic villa styles) Original Owner (Builder): Baron Stephan von Sarter, a wealthy stock market investor Architects: Bernhard Tüshaus and Leo von Abbema from Düsseldorf; later Wilhelm Hoffman from Paris completed the project Purpose: Built as a luxurious private villa styled like a palace, intended as a summer residence for the Baron, though he never actually lived there Number of Rooms: Not clearly documented in available sources Total Area: Garden area ap...

Blenheim Palace, England 🇬🇧

Blenheim Palace, England 🇬🇧 (เบลนิม พาเลซ ประเทศอังกฤษ) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) 🍧 General Information: Location: Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England Construction Year: Built in 1705 (As of 2025, the palace is 320 years old) Architectural Style: English Baroque architecture Original Owner (Founder): Commissioned by Queen Anne and the British Parliament , who granted land and funding to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough , as a reward for his victory at the Battle of Blenheim Architects: Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh in collaboration with Nicholas Hawksmoor . After Vanbrugh resigned partway through, Hawksmoor continued the project Purpose of Construction: Built as a monument to celebrate the Duke of Marlborough’s victory at the Battle of Blenheim, serving both as a national memorial and th...

The Breakers, USA 🇺🇸

The Breakers, USA 🇺🇸 ( เดอะ เบรคเกอร์ ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) 🎄 General Information: Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States Year Built: 1893 (As of 2025, the mansion is 130 years old) Architectural Style: Neo-Italian Renaissance Original Owner (Builder): Cornelius Vanderbilt II, who served as the President of the New York Central Railroad Architect: Richard Morris Hunt, a renowned Gilded Age architect Purpose: Built as a luxurious summer residence for the Vanderbilt family and as a symbol of the opulence of the Gilded Age Number of Rooms: 70 rooms in total (including family quarters and staff areas) Total Area: Approximately 13 acres (about 0.053 square kilometers) 💗 Visitor Information: Opening Hours: Open daily, 9:00 A...

Hohenzollern Castle, Germany 🇩🇪

Hohenzollern Castle , Germany 🇩🇪 (ฺปราสาท โฮเฮนโซเลิร์น ประเทศเยอรมนี) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) General Information Location: Bisingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Construction: 1850–1867 (As of 2025, the castle is 158 years old) Architectural Style: Gothic Revival (Neo-Gothic) Original Owner: Initiated by King Frederick William IV of Prussia in the late 19th century Purpose: Built as a family memorial and to symbolically restore the legacy of the House of Hohenzollern. It was never intended for permanent residence but rather served as a dynastic monument. Number of Rooms: Approximately 140 rooms Visitor Information Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM Admission Fee: If purchased online: €26 for adults (approx....

Belton House, England 🇬🇧

Belton House, England 🇬🇧 (คฤหาสน์เบลตัน ประเทศอังกฤษ) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) 🍉General Information : Location: Belton village, near the town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, England Construction Period: 1685–1687 (Construction took around 2 years. As of 2025, the house is 388 years old.) Architectural Style: Restoration or Carolean style Original Owner (Builder): Sir John Brownlow, 3rd Baronet Architect: Generally attributed to William Winde (although there have been associations with Christopher Wren or Roger Pratt). The construction was overseen by William Stanton. Purpose of Construction: Built as a country house or grand country estate —a vacation residence for summer or breaks from ...

Alnwick Castle, England 🇬🇧

Alnwick Castle, England 🇬🇧 (ปราสาทแอนนิค ประเทศอังกฤษ) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) 🌽 General Information: Location: Alnwick Village, Alnwick Town, Northumberland County, England Construction Year: Originally built around 1096 (Construction began in the 11th century and continued through multiple phases. As of 2025, the castle is 929 years old.) Architectural Style: Originally a medieval fortress , with later additions in Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles Original Owner (Founder): Ivo de Vesci, Baron of Alnwick Architects: Notable architects include Robert Adam (18th century), Anthony Salvin , and Luigi Canina (who designed the Italian Renaissance interiors in the mid-19th century) Purpose of Construction: Initially built as a fortress to defend against Scottish invasions and to control a...

Moss Mansion, USA 🇺🇸

Moss Mansion, USA 🇺🇸 (คฤหาสน์มอสส์ ประเทศสหรัฐอเมริกา) Disclaimer: This article is bilingual. The content will be presented first in English, followed by the Thai translation. (บทความนี้เป็นบทความสองภาษา จะเริ่มด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาอังกฤษก่อน และตามด้วยเนื้อหาภาษาไทย) 🍊 General Information: Location: 914 Division Street, Billings, Montana, United States Year Built: 1903 (In 2025, the house is 122 years old) Architectural Style: English Renaissance Original Owners: Preston Boyd Moss (P.B. Moss) and his wife Martha Ursula Woodson Moss (Mattie) Architect: Henry Janeway Hardenbergh Purpose of Construction: Moss Mansion was built to be the largest and most luxurious home for the P.B. Moss family. It was intended to reflect their social status, business success, and refined taste inspired by New York’s high architecture. It was later preserved and opened as a culturally significant museum in the city of Billings. Number of Rooms: 28 rooms, across 3 floors Total Are...

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