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[travelsfromthepast]

Today I went to visit The Palace of Versailles. Amazing architecture and a wonderful experience to tour, what was once the beautiful home of King Louis XIV and alike. This particular room happens to be my favorite, “The Hall of Mirrors”. In person, this room was as big as a ballroom (73m) and led to the gardens. The entire room is surrounded by luxury and exudes wealth. The hall of mirrors is not just for meetings, and on rare occasions weddings, but it was a room full of history and successes during King Louis XIV’s reign. The ceiling inside this hall was painted by Le Brun, with over 30 paintings that spread across the room. In the middle painting with the two red flags, it was to signify an alliance between Germany and Spain with Holland. In one of two victories, King Louis XIV won in 1672. I had to stop and stare at everything, even though it was hard to see every detail. While on my tour of the chateau, I learned King Louis XIV had loyal monarchs and servants living in the various different apartments inside as well. King Louis XIV’s apartment was in the center of the palace, signifying absolutism and him being a person of higher power. The apartment was an invitation only from the king, and only people of power may enter. The palace had a hierarchical system, and the king had his subjects learn etiquette and care for his home. The Palace of Versailles was gradually but continuously expanding, while the reign of the king lasted for many years. The gardens stretch across the front of the chateau, as well as the large fountain placed in the center. A home to many in the past and now an architectural masterpiece for the public, surely I will visit the palace again soon!