The castle has over 1, rooms, more than fireplaces, and houses a substantial portion of the Royal Collection, including furniture, paintings, and armor. The rooms are among the most richly decorated interiors in the Castle and are used by The Queen for official entertaining. With an incredible 1, rooms, Windsor castle has been in continuous occupation for more than years. Both Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace are royal residences, with lots of State Apartments to explore and exhibits to see.
However, Windsor Castle is much more historical. Edward IV began St. When he came to the throne in , he lavished refurbished many palaces and castles, including Windsor. He built the grand entrance and staircase at the State Apartments. Today these apartments hold artwork from the Royal Collection, including pieces by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Canaletto.
Today the Queen uses the Semi-State Rooms for official entertaining. British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens worked for three years, from to , to build this room. The result is arguably the most famous dollhouse in the world. It is a nearly perfect scale replica of a s aristocratic home. It includes a library filled to bursting with books from the literary titans of the time, a fully stocked wine cellar and a garden created by Gertrude Jekyll.
It even has working electricity, hot and cold running water and operating lifts elevators. It is particularly noted for its stone-fan vaulting. It is also the planned burial place of Queen Elizabeth II. Beyond the castle walls, in Home Park, is Frogmore. The castle played a key role in World War II. Changing the guard can stop traffic. A fire almost devoured the castle. Give us feedback. Read Next View. Hampton by Hilton London Park Royal.
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