famous palaces. The most beautiful palaces in the world

Palaces are large residences of royalty and representatives of the highest nobility.
They are intended primarily to demonstrate influence and their own greatness. The rich and powerful have the opportunity and means to perpetuate their individuality in architecture. The world today is simply dotted with spectacular grandiose palaces.

Forum-Grad presents the ten most luxurious palaces ever erected on earth.

10. Incomparable Palace

Henry VIII, a man who zealously revered his own power, could not reconcile himself to the idea that he was a less powerful monarch than his continental rivals. The palaces he inherited were connected to the dark deeds of his predecessors, so he decided to build one that would be in keeping with royal status.
This residence was created to be the jewel in the crown of Renaissance architecture. No building was like it in the whole world. Therefore, Henry decided to call his palace NonSuch (Incomparable).
The cost of it was absolutely stunning, and the results exceeded all expectations of the monarch. It was the greatest castle in Britain from 1538 to 1682. Today, almost nothing remains of it, except for fragments that were used to build other buildings.

9.Domus Aurea - Golden House of Nero

Domus Aurea is a palace complex with parks that belonged to the Roman emperor Nero. This is the largest residence of the monarch that has ever existed in Europe.

In overcrowded Rome ancient city on earth, there was little free space for the construction of magnificent palaces. However, after a devastating fire in 64 A.D. uh, who destroyed most aristocratic district on the Palatine Hill, the construction of the palace of the Golden House of Nero began. The word "palace" comes from the name "Palatina".

Nero's detractors, who, unfortunately for him, wrote history books, tell us that the monarch rejoiced at a time when the land around Rome burned. If this was true, it was only because he knew that the destruction of buildings would make it possible to claim enough land to build a palace worthy of himself.

Domus Aurea occupied a huge space, at least 400 thousand square meters. meters of the city, and included in the complex a large swimming pool and farm estates in order to create the impression of a rural idyll, which many Romans yearned for.

The palace was dominated by rooms with exquisite frescoes, the entire residence was covered with gold, decorated with precious stones and ivory. On the shore man-made lake there was a 12-meter bronze statue of Nero. The territory was buried in gardens, and many miracles were created in the palace itself. For example, in one of the dining rooms a rotating ceiling was built, which made it possible to observe the movement of the stars without leaving the building.

When the monarch saw that the construction was completed, he exclaimed with his typical understatement: "Finally, I can live like a man!"

Golden Domus Aurea was called because of the gilded dome, which was first used in Rome, not only in the temple building. In addition, the walls and ceiling (vaults) were decorated with magnificent mosaics, which in the future will be widely used in the temples of Byzantium.

After his death, the residence was transferred to public use. The emperor's successors sought to wipe the palace off the face of the earth. The colossal statue of Nero was later removed from its site and melted down. The magnificent building is almost completely destroyed. On the site of the lake, an arena was built, which has come down to our time and is called the Colosseum.

Today, more than thirty underground halls have been restored and given to tourists.

“There is a danger of collapses, the Domus Aurea must be closed immediately!” Italian Minister for Cultural Values ​​Rocco Buttiglione recently announced. "Rome," he said, big museum under open sky. Italy must … deal with its vast cultural heritage.”

The Alhambra (which means "Red Castle" in Arabic Al Hamra) is located in Grenada and is one of the finest magnificent architectural structures in Spain.

This name, most likely, indicates the color of the brick from which the walls of the castle were laid. This ancient mosque and fortress, built by Moorish rulers to defend against Muslim invaders in the 14th century, served as the seat of government for several of the Sultans of Grenada. The architectural monument was made in a typical Moorish style and decorated with complex ornaments.

A notable feature of the castle is the use of indoor parks, gardens and fountains, which create a feeling of lightness throughout the complex - an innovation completely unknown to European architecture of the time. But main feature, which most impresses modern visitors, the skillful refinement in the most intricate details. The domed roof of the Hall of Abencerrages, for example, is decorated with over five thousand carvings.

Later, when the re-conquest of Spain by the Christians took place, the castle, having undergone some changes, was used by the Spanish royal family.

Winter in St. Petersburg was the official residence for the tsars and emperors of Russia. It was created by the great architect Rastrelli in 1762.

The palace has over 1,500 rooms, the largest of which could accommodate 10,000 people.

The most luxurious in terms of decoration can be called the Romanov Gallery with portraits of the reigning persons of the Romanov dynasty. St George's Hall It is notable for the fact that there is a golden throne with the imperial coat of arms in it, and it itself is decorated with magnificent beauty of chandeliers and marble columns. The winter garden of the palace was fragrant with many tropical plants, which were adjacent to local and northern trees.

The width of the facade is about 250 meters. Huge royal chambers there are 1786 doors, 117 stairs and 1945 windows.

Under Nicholas I, the building was subjected to an unprecedented fire. The magnificent decoration of a high-ranking residence has perished. The fire took away an entire era from the history of Russia. A year and a half later, the revival of the Winter Palace began. The architect had to not only restore, but also expand it in a short time, emphasizing the highest power of the Russian Empire.

The Large and Small Throne Rooms, the Armorial Hall, the gallery were restored. Patriotic War 1812, Malachite drawing room, the interior of which has survived to this day.

During the revolution of 1917, Russian history changed dramatically forever - all royal family was shot. The Provisional Government was located in Zimny, and after the assault on the night of October 25-26, it was brutally looted. And only on October 30, 1917, the new government declared the Winter Museum a State Museum.

6. Blenheim Palace (Blenheim)

This is one of the largest palaces in the UK, which, in fact, has never been a royal house. It was built between 1705 and 1724 and was the family home of the Dukes of Marlborough. This is the largest palace and park complex England is located on the outskirts of Woodstock, Oxfordshire.

It was presented to the first duke who distinguished himself in the War of the Spanish Succession. One of the largest private estates in Britain, this was the home of Winston Churchill, a descendant of the duke who was born within its walls in 1874.

Today, the Marlborough heir and his family occupy the entire east wing of this luxurious estate.

Nowadays, tourists can visit the sights of the palace. As an added bonus, the duke who now lives there often wanders around the area and chats with visitors.

5. Potala Palace (Potala)

The history of this estate dates back to the 7th century, when the local ruler ordered to erect in the center of the city of Lhasa (in Tibet), on Red Mountain, a magnificent royal house, which was also a temple Buddhist complex. The word "Potala" itself is translated from Sanskrit as " mystic mountain". This is the highest castle in the world - 115 meters, located at 3700 meters above sea level. The building is divided into 13 floors, occupying a total area of ​​over 130,000 square meters. meters. And the entire palace ensemble spread over 360 thousand square meters. meters.

No one knows the exact data on the number of halls and rooms available here. They say that their number is about more than a thousand, and very few people will be found who can get around them all. The Potala Palace has been included in the UN World Heritage Book. This place in Tibet is open to tourists. To fully examine its values ​​and relics, even a few lives will not be enough ...

Today it is a functioning museum, where the monks support the work of the entire historical ensemble. majestic building divided into the White and Red Palaces, which were built in different time. An incalculable amount of stone, gold, wood and precious stones. Some of the heritage presented in the Potala can be seen in these photographs.

The Tokyo Palace Complex is a private representation of the emperors of Japan after moving to the Japanese capital from Kyoto. Though it can perhaps be called the least visually impressive palace on this list as it only has two floors. Despite this, it is the most important attraction in the capital of Japan. Its cost is many times more than in the US the entire state of California. The area of ​​the castle, together with the gardens, is 7.41 square meters. kilometers.

During the Edo period, it was the residence of the shoguns. That is why it used to be called Edo Castle. It is surrounded by an old park, high fortress walls and moats filled with water. All this was intended to protect the castle of the emperor, who was considered the vicegerent of God on earth, from the hustle and bustle of the modern populous metropolis.

It is also interesting that the ensemble is built in several styles. Some of its buildings are made in European architectural style, while others are purely Japanese.

He once was summer house of the Habsburg emperors and is located on the western side of the capital Vienna. It was completed in its current form during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, mother of Marie Antoinette. Mozart at the age of six played his compositions for the Empress in the Hall of Mirrors, and later asked her permission to marry Antoinette.

The palace has more than 1440 rooms, 40 of which are allowed for tourists, and a huge labyrinth of gardens one and a half kilometers long. The territory is located the most old zoo in the world, founded in 1752. Despite a large number of rooms, there was no kitchen within the palace. All food preparation was done in another building, and servants carried food to the main building.

For 500 years, these buildings belonged to Chinese emperors. They are located in the center of Beijing and are the largest surviving palace ensembles in the world - more than twice the size of the Vatican. Its total area is 720 thousand square meters. kilometers. The complex was built in the traditional Chinese style and, according to legend, contains about 9999 rooms.

Live in forbidden city was highly regulated during the time of the emperors: for example, people of different strata had to eat from bowls of different colors. Golden (yellow) bowls were only allowed to the emperor and empress.

After the abdication of the last emperor in 1912, he was within the city until 1924. Magnificent Old summer palace was supposedly one of the wonders of the world that the Europeans destroyed during the Second Opium War as punishment for torturing British negotiators.

1. Versailles (Versailles).

The Palace of Versailles, located near Paris, was originally a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII in 1632. His successor Louis XIV decided in 1661 to expand it and turn it into a sparkling, magnificent royal castle. To do this, they drained 800 hectares of marshland, built a grandiose tower, planted gardens, alleys, flower beds, created fountains, lakes on 100 hectares of the territory surrounding the palace complex. Then Versailles became synonymous with luxury.

30,000 workers participated in the construction. A huge amount of money was spent, only 10,500 tons of silver. Modern experts translated this money into the current currency and came up with a figure equal to 259.56 billion euros, despite the fact that the construction was carried out in a austerity regime.

From 1666 the castle served as the residence of the kings of France until 1789. When, at the request of the Parisian intelligentsia and nobility, the king moved to live in Paris, Versailles ceased to be administrative center countries. In 1801, it was declared a museum and opened to tourists. Versailles is also famous as the place where the peace treaty was signed, thanks to which the first World War And Civil War in USA.

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Visiting a real palace is a dream of every enthusiastic tourist. beautiful palaces of the world open their doors to us, allowing us to touch the history and feel the greatness of this or that country. many residences the mighty of the world this are limited for walking - the rulers sit in them today. Others have become museums, and here it is allowed to examine every pebble.

former residence French kings - Versailles- is a must-see for those who decide to visit in Paris. The first stone of the palace was laid in the 16th century, by order of the king Louis XIV, who was given the nickname "Sun King". The palace remembers many historical events- the signing of international treaties, the adoption of laws, the negotiations of the rulers. Today, Versailles is a huge architectural and park complex, with alleys, promenades and even a canal system. Anyone can visit it, simply by purchasing an entrance ticket.

Versailles, Paris

Royal Palace in Bangkok (Grand Palace)- a symbol of the greatness of Thai rulers and a place of pilgrimage for numerous tourists. Significant state events are still taking place here, but the complex is also open for visits. The palace was built in the 18th century, during the reign of King Rama I. This is a real fabulous city, with gilded and painted buildings in oriental style. Here is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha - a Buddhist shrine and a delightful example of architecture.


Royal Palace, Bangkok

Tower of London- a cult place of the capital of Great Britain. The construction of the palace began during the time of William the Conqueror in the 10th century AD. and ended only in the 16th century. majestic building It has difficult story- the palace was not only the residence of kings, but also a mint, a zoo and even a prison. Today, tourists can get acquainted with the main premises of the Tower and even walk along the wall of the fortifications.


Tower of London

There is another one in London, no less majestic palace- Buckingham. You can’t get into the palace - the queen works here today. However, you can admire the changing of the guards, and the flowering park, which is located on the territory of Buckingham.


Buckingham Palace, London

Winter Palace in St. Petersburg- a well-known haven of Russian rulers. The magnificent creation of the architect Rastrelli was born in 1762. The facade of the palace is also unusually beautiful, as well as its interior decoration. Today in the Winter Palace there is a museum - the Small Hermitage.


Winter Palace, St. Petersburg

The Summer Palace of the Chinese Emperors is located in Beijing.. It is called "Summer" because it originally served as a place for the royal family to relax in the summer. The palace was built in 1750, during the reign of the Qing Dynasty. Legend has it that Empress Cixi spent beautiful palace money raised to develop the country's navy.


Summer Palace, Beijing

Often the residences of the heads of state are located in historically significant buildings, the architecture of which is particularly beautiful. After all, the presidential palace is the first thing high-ranking guests see when they arrive in the country. Where are the most beautiful residences - read in our material

White House (USA)

The White House is probably one of the most famous buildings in the world. However, the residence in which almost all the presidents of the United States lived and worked was not always called that. The construction of the building ended in 1800, and until 1901 it was officially called the “Presidential Palace” or “Presidential Mansion”.


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Palace of Nations (Tajikistan)

Another snow-white building of national importance is located in Dushanbe and is called Kokhi Millat. Here, President Emomali Rahmon receives official guests and resolves state issues. However, getting inside common man you won’t succeed: you can only look at the palace from the side - for example, walking along the square, where one of the highest flagpoles in the world is installed.


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Akorda (Kazakhstan)

The residence of Nursultan Nazarbayev is one of the most significant buildings in Astana. Despite the fact that the palace was built in just three years, Akorda has taken an important place in the life of the capital and even entered the list of the most beautiful presidential palaces in the world. Unlike the Palace of Nations, Akorda can be viewed from the inside, but only on those days when the head of state is away, and only with an official tour.


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Presidential Palace (UAE)

The new palace of President Khalifa Nahyan is located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi. The building is still under construction. The palace complex will include a main building with conference rooms, press rooms, dining areas and more, as well as two separate wings - for Supreme Council and to house ministers.


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Prague Castle (Czech Republic)

On this moment the fortress is the residence of the President of the Czech Republic, and once the kings and emperors of the Roman Empire were located here. Prague Castle considered the most large residence in the world. One of its brightest ceremonies is the solemn changing of the guard, which takes place daily. Prague Castle is open to tourists: appreciate the scale of the big castle You can buy a tour ticket.


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Kremlin Palace (Russia)

The Moscow Kremlin is the main attraction of the city and is included in the list world heritage UNESCO. This active fortress is considered the largest in Europe.

It is possible to get into the residence: there is a museum-reserve on the territory of the palace, which organizes excursions around the Moscow Kremlin.


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Palace complex "Oguzhan" (Turkmenistan)

Oguzhan replaced the old presidential palace. The construction of the complex took three years, and the incumbent President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov became its first owner. The palace has many halls for receiving officials. In addition, there are separate rooms for press conferences and various cultural events.


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Unity Palace (Cameroon)

The residence of the President of Cameroon is located in the capital of the republic - Yaounde. Surrounded by green spaces, on one of the hills rises the Unity Palace - a bright architectural structure Cameroon. It represents high building surrounded by rectangular columns. And immediately opposite is a beautiful fountain complex.


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Taiwan Presidential Palace

The residence of the President of the Republic of China is located in Taipei. Beautiful building of red and white brick was built in 1919 and previously served as the home of the Governor General of Taiwan. The building was bombed, but was successfully restored and in 1950 it was officially declared the presidential palace.


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Presidential Palace in Ghana

The flagpole house, located in Accra, the capital of Ghana, is officially the residence of the president. The building was renovated and reopened in 2008. Now the current president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, lives and works there.


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Nansach Palace (Incomparable)

The great monarch Henry VIII could not bear the thought of considering himself a less powerful monarch than his continental rivals. And so, he decided to build a palace that would be equal to him in status.

To date, nothing remains of the palace, except for fragments invested in other buildings (it stood from 1538 to 1682).


Ninth place in the list of the most famous palaces in the world is Nero's Golden House - a palace and park complex that belonged to the Roman emperor Nero. This is one of the largest urban residences of monarchs ever built in Europe.

Alhambra


The Alhambra Palace is a famous architectural and park ensemble located in the city of Granada in Southern Spain, served as a residence for the Muslim Nasrid dynasty. The palace was built in typical Moorish style and decorated with intricate stonework.


The Winter Palace is located in the city of St. Petersburg, was the official winter residence of Russian emperors. The palace has 1084 rooms, 1945 windows, 117 stairs (including secret ones). The height of the Winter Palace is 23.5 meters. It is interesting that in the basements and premises of the State Hermitage about 50 cats are officially serving.


Blenheim Palace is the family estate of the Dukes of Marlborough, built in 1705-1724. It is one of the largest palace and park ensembles in England. Located on the outskirts of Woodstock in Oxfordshire. In the walls of the palace in 1874, a descendant of the duke, Winston Churchill, was born. Today, the 11th Duke of Marlborough and his family occupy the eastern wing of the palace complex.

Potala


Potala Palace - royal palace and Buddhist temple complex, located in the city of Lhasa in Tibet, was the traditional residence of the Dalai Lama. Considered the tallest palace in the world. The total area of ​​the palace complex is 360 thousand square meters. Currently, the Potala is a "synthesis" of two palaces built at different times. Today the palace is the most popular tourist place in Tibet.


In fourth place in the ranking of the most famous and incredible palaces in the world is Imperial Palace, which is the main and official residence of the Japanese emperors. The total area of ​​this castle, together with the gardens, is 7.41 square meters. km. Although it is perhaps the least impressive palace on this list, which only has two floors, it is worth more than the cost of the entire state of California in the US.


Schönbrunn Palace is located in the western part of the city of Vienna, Austria. The palace has 1441 rooms, of which only 40 are open to tourists. On the territory there are gardens with labyrinths more than one and a half kilometers long, as well as the oldest zoo in the world.

When Mozart was six years old, he played for the Empress Maria Theresa in the "Hall of Mirrors" of this castle.


For five hundred years, the Forbidden City served as a residence for many Chinese emperors. It is located in the heart of Beijing and is the largest surviving palace complex in the world - 720 thousand square meters. (almost twice the size of the Vatican). In the Forbidden City, there are 8707 rooms (according to legend - 9999).

Versailles


Versailles is considered the most famous palace in the world. This palace and park ensemble located just a short drive from Paris, France. The famous palace was originally built as hunting lodge for King Louis XIII. But since 1661, the "sun king" wanted to expand the palace in order to use it as his permanent residence. The palace survived the French Revolution and today is one of the most popular attractions in the country.

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Many periodically dream of their own glamorous home in beautiful place. Someone wants to have a large home theater, gym or swimming pool in it, and someone wants a huge bathroom and living room. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the review of elite houses, the interior, premises and interior decorations of which are simply amazing. This material presents the most expensive houses in the world.

Palace of Leopold

This palace was designed and built during the reign of the King of Belgium - Leopold II, at the beginning of the 20th century on the French Riviera.

Today Villa Leopolda is valued at as much as $736 million. This grandiose building has 19 bedrooms, a swimming pool and a huge garden. There are hundreds of workers in the mansion who keep order and housekeeping. The estate is truly large sizes: over a thousand cypresses, olives, orange and lemon trees grow on its territory.

At one time, Russian oligarch Mikhail Prokhorov intended to purchase this mansion for 370 million euros, but soon changed his mind. The owner of the villa, Lily Safra, refused to return Prokhorov's first installment of 37 million euros. The French court took her side in this matter. In addition, the oligarch was awarded an additional payment for Ms. Safra of 1.5 million euros for damages. They say that later the villa was acquired by another Russian businessman- D. Rybolovlev, but he did not confirm this information. As a result, it was announced that the transaction took place, and the villa was sold for a record amount of $ 750 million, but the name of the new owner remained a mystery.

Antilla

Located in the city of Mumbai (India), the Antilia skyscraper does not correspond to the usual notions of what is possible to have in a house and how it should look. This skyscraper consists of 27 floors, the building has a 6-story parking lot for 168 cars, one of the floors is completely occupied by a jacuzzi, there is a gym, a "cooling room", a dance floor, several floors with sleeping quarters and bathrooms, and even a 4-story garden.

The architectural basis of the building is a traditional Hindu interior and design system that promotes the movement of positive energy. Each of the floors has not only an individual design, but also a completely unusual set of materials, each of the rooms is amazing in its own way.

The house has everything you can imagine, because it is one of the most unusual structures in the world.

The cost of this elite skyscraper is 1 billion dollars. Its proud owner is Mukesh Ambani, India's most famous business tycoon and billionaire.

Residence of the Queen of England

Buckingham Palace is the London residence of British monarchs. It became the legal seat of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, immediately after her coronation. Today it is the most expensive house in the world, or rather, in Europe. Its estimated cost is $1.5 billion.

As you can easily guess - Buckingham Palace has never been put up for sale. But it is possible to admire it completely freely from August to September, at which time it is specially opened for visits.

Scala Number 7

Residential complex Skala Number 7 is located in the resort area "Big Sky" (Big Sky), Montana, USA. Its cost is estimated at 155 million dollars.

Scala is proprietary ski resort Yellowstone. This complex is designed for very rich, elite clients. The house is equipped with many amenities - underfloor heating, multiple pools, a gym, a wine cellar and even its own cable car. The owners of the complex are Edra and Tim Blixeth. Tim Blixeth co-founded the Yellowstone Club, but the club's bankruptcy, divorce and other hardships caused recent times a big blow to his well-being.

Elena Franchuk Villa, London

Elena Franchuk, a well-known figure, a citizen of Ukraine, daughter of the former president of the country, Leonid Kuchma, recently bought this villa in London for 80 million pounds. This house is absolutely luxurious and probably worth the money. This five-story structure has ten bedrooms, two swimming pools, a home cinema room, a sauna, an office and a gym.

Over the years of its existence, the villa has been reconstructed many times, for which millions of dollars have been spent in total.

Hearst Mansion

This famous Hollywood mansion was once owned by the eminent publishing magnate Randolph Hearst.

Hearst Castle has 29 bedrooms, a huge library, a circular balcony, a room for playing billiards. The master bedroom has its own access to the terrace, which can accommodate up to 400 people.

Directly on the site of the estate there are 3 swimming pools, a cinema hall, a tennis court and a nightclub.

The cost of this luxurious building is 135 million dollars.

Hala Ranch

This luxurious mansion is located in Aspen, Colorado, USA. To date, its declared value is $821 million.

It used to be the most expensive home in the world for sale in the United States of America. It was sold in 2006 by Prince Saudi Arabia- Bandar bin Sultan. The estate was then valued at just $135 million. Since then, everything has changed, its price has increased 6 times. Today the owner of the house is John Paulson.

The main building of the house has 15 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms. Also on the territory of the mansion there are several office buildings with modern equipment for water purification, gas supply systems and other important amenities.

Allison Villa

The Ellison Mansion is a whole complex of 10 buildings scattered over an area of ​​over 9 hectares.

In addition to living quarters, the complex has an artificially made lake, a small pond with Chinese carps, a tea house and a bathing house. Owner of this architectural masterpiece- Larry Ellison, co-owner of Oracle.

Today, the mansion is valued at $200 million.

Hariri Mansion

The Hariri Mansion, located in the capital of England - London, consists of 7 floors, on which 45 bedrooms are created. You can invite all friends, relatives and relatives to such a house, and there will still be a place in it. But this is not the only advantage of the mansion, the glass in the windows of the house is bulletproof, and the kitchen is completely decorated with gilding, including all utensils, which is very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.

Initially, it was not a single building, but 4 separate houses, but they were sold as a single unit.

To date, the Hariri mansion is one of the largest and most expensive houses in the UK, its cost is 300 million pounds.

House in Switzerland

Let's move on to the most recognized exclusive building. Successful English designer - Stuart Hughes presented the most expensive house in the world, created according to his own design. In this case, he was assisted by Kevin Huber. As a result, the price of this small but exclusive house in Switzerland was more than 12 billion dollars. This figure beat all the most famous expensive houses in the world in its magnitude.

This price is justified, more than 200 tons of various precious metals were used to create this masterpiece. The interior of the house is made using such rare materials as dinosaur bones and parts of a meteorite.

The area of ​​this house is relatively small - only 725 square meters. The building has a large view terrace with a swimming pool, with total area almost 390 square meters, and below it there is an underground parking for 4 cars and a typical wine cellar for these places.

There are few rooms in the house, there are only 8 of them, but they all have a very original and unusual finish. The living room in the villa is decorated with meteorite fragments, mostly for the bar furniture.

The floor coverings in the house are made using Tyrannosaurus rex bone shavings. More than 200 tons of expensive metals - gold, platinum, silver - were used in the decor of the villa.

Who is the owner of the most expensive house in the world, unfortunately, is unknown. Rumor has it that the house was built by order of a very wealthy resident of Switzerland, who wished to remain anonymous. On this project, as mentioned above, the designer Stuart Hughes worked, but all the construction work was carried out under the direction of Kevin Huber.

A little more than 5 years were spent on recreating the most expensive house. The exact location of this house is not known.

Conclusion

Houses of high-ranking persons are expensive, chic and exclusive. But all our ideas about a very expensive home are incomparable with the range of real estate prices presented in this selection. After all, according to this information, the most expensive house in the world costs fabulous money.