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One of the greatest palace surprises ever was the Residenz in Munich. As the proverb says: don't jugde a book by its cover, it also can apply to  seemingly boring palaces. So don't jugde a palace by its facade.  Some Facts The Residenz is the largest city palace in Germany and is today open to visitors for its architecture, room decorations, and displays from the former royal collections. The complex of buildings contains ten courtyards and displays 130 rooms. own pictures of the Residenz taken in 2014 Some royal history The first buildings at this site were erected in the year 1385 and were financed by the township of Munich as a sanction for a failed uprising against Stephen III (1375–1413) and his younger brothers.  The Silver Tower (Silberturm), as the strongest bastion, was significantly situated next to the inner walls protecting the castle against the city.  With the order of William IV (1508–1550) to expand the Neuveste with the so-called Rundstubenbau and to set up the

The House of Orléans is a noble dynasty with a rich history that dates back several centuries. The House of Orléans takes its name from the city of Orléans, located in north-central France. History The House of Orléans is the name used by various branches of the French royal family, all descended from the legitimate male line of the dynasty's founder, Hugo Capet.  The last branch to bear the ducal title descended from Henry of Bourbon, Duke of Vendôme (Henry IV of France), who became king (nominally) in 1589, and is sometimes known as the House of Bourbon-Orléans.  The eldest of these branches consisted of Gaston of Orléans, the younger son of Henry IV, and the four daughters of his two marriages.  The youngest and last House of Orléans descended from Philip of Orléans, the younger brother of Louis XIV (who, as such, was known at court simply as Monsieur).  From 1709 until the French Revolution, the Orléans dukes were next in the order of succession to the French throne after membe

The House of Savoy was founded in 1003 and became one of the most important royal families in Europe. The origins of the House of Savoy Savoy was an historical area located in the Alpine region between what is now France and Italy. The House of Savoy expanded its territory and influence through marriages and international diplomacy. From rulers of a small region between France and Italy this dynasty had after centuries influence over nearly the complete Italian Peninsula. The House of Savoy and their titles Members of the House of Savoy bore magnificent titles as: - Count of Savoy(1003-1416); - Duke of Savoy (1416 -1792); (1814-1860); - King of Cyprus (1485-1946); - King of Jerusalem (1485-1946); - King of Armenia (1485 -1946); - King of Sicily (1713-1720); - King of Sardinia (1720-1861); - King of Italy (1861-1946); - King of Spain (1870-1873); - Emperor of Ethiopia (1936-1941); - King of the Albanians (1939-1943); - King of Croatia (1941-1943); and many