Royal Destinations in Europe

From magnificent royal palaces to hidden historical gems, Europe is filled with fascinating places that tell the stories of kings, queens and noble families.

Over the years, I have explored many of these destinations, discovering their history and capturing their beauty through my own photography.

On this page, I invite you to explore some of my favourite royal destinations across Europe.

AUSTRIA

Vienna

Hofburg Palace Vienna Wien Austria Sisi
Hofburg Vienna Austria

Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Wien Austria Sisi


Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Wien Austria Sisi
Schönbrunn Palace and Garden Vienna Austria

More about Palais Trautson on this link 

BELGIUM
Brussels

Royal Palace in Brussels Belgium Travel

Royal Greenhouses Brussels Belgium Travel

royal palace Brussel Nassau

France

royal families destinations Versailles France

royal families destinations Versailles France

Germany

royal families destinations Germany Berlin


royal families germany potsdam

royal families germany potsdam

Italy

royal families destinations rome

royal families destinations rome

Monaco

royal families destinations monaco

royal families destinations monaco

Spainroyal families destinations Spain Madrid


royal families destinations Spain Madrid

royal families destinations Spain Madrid

royal families destinations Spain Sevilla

royal families destinations Spain Sevilla

The Netherlands

Royal destinations The Netherlands Amsterdam

royal destinations The Netherlands Apeldoorn

royal destinations The Netherlands Apeldoorn

royal destinations The Netherlands The Hague

United Kingdom


royal destinations Londen

royal destinations Londen

royal destinations Windsor

royal destinations Londen

royal destinations Londen


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