Royalty

The courtyard of this palace was the site of the worst slaughter of sitting royals in recorded history.

The “world’s smallest cathedral” is a remnant of one of Croatia’s medieval royal towns.

An iconic British fixture in an unconventional color.

This 18th-century "castle" is not what it seems.

Once part of a magnificent Tudor palace, this wine cellar is a time capsule underneath the Ministry of Defence.

A library built to commemorate Edward VII's visit to Pune.

This site was once home to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.

Legend says that a swarm of centipedes and snakes once crawled out of the tomb of this cursed princess.

An Asante king spent four years in exile in a house on this very spot.

Perhaps the smallest monument dedicated to one of Great Britain's longest serving monarchs.

A storied London perfume shop that supplies scents for royalty has been operating out of this storefront for nearly 300 years.

This elaborate banquet hall in Queen Victoria's summer residence is an homage to Indian architecture, including miniature models of palaces in India.

The alleged site of the months-long imprisonment of a Japanese prince.

A bronze and stone statue made to recognize the life and career of a Russian aristocrat turned English rugby player.

More than 500 years after his death, a medieval ruler's remains were found buried under a parking lot.