One of the few in the modern world of operating royal palaces is Buckingham Palace. This is the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen in London. The area of ​​the palace with a garden is about 20 hectares, there is a police station, two postal offices, a hospital, a swimming pool, a bar - in fact, this is a whole city. In the palace itself there are 775 rooms, among them - the official working room of the Queen.

Initially, the palace was built for the Duke of Buckingham, in 1762 it was purchased by King George III, completed and, upon accession to the throne of Queen Victoria in 1837, declared the main residence of British monarchs. But the most spacious and richly decorated room - the ballroom - was completed only in 1853. After that, the interiors of the palace changed many times, remaining invariably luxurious.

Honorary change of guard at Buckingham Palace

Throne room

What to see

Not all the inhabitants of this palace were happy, but their way of life and habits always aroused the interest of tourists. During August and September, when the queen leaves Buckingham Palace, it becomes accessible to visitors. And to look here is that! Luxury watches and chandeliers, antique vases, artfully made furniture, one of the best porcelain collections in the world, magnificent collections of paintings belonging to the British queen - this can all be seen during an excursion to the palace. Of particular interest are the Royal Stables, which since 2011 are open for visits all year round, but are still valid .Royal Stables perform the tasks of organizing all the travels of the Queen and members of the Royal Family .The exhibition presents royal modes of transport, t .h .a golden carriage for coronations and a transparent coach for brides, not always, but in the stables you can find the royal horses .Entrance 8 pounds, up to 5 years free .On the first visit, the ticket can be asked to stamp, and then it will be valid for repeated visits within one year . There is a shop in the palace that specializes in selling goods from the so-called "Royal Collection". These products are identical to those household items that are used in the daily life of the palace: accessories, towels, kitchen utensils, various trifles. It's worth it, but it can be a wonderful souvenir from London.

Changing of the Guard

A change of guard at Buckingham Palace is one of the most recognizable ceremonies in the world, it takes place daily at 11.30 from April to August, and the rest of the year - every other day. A lot of tourists are going to see this spectacle: guardsmen from the Court Division demonstrate immaculate training and absolute equanimity, which turns the event into a real spectacle.

The schedule is posted on a large plate near the palace. Those wishing to photograph the ceremony without interference should take a place at the fence of the palace in advance.

The Queen's Gallery

Working hours: Mon-Sun 10: 30-17: 30, entrance until 4:30 pm, closed on December 25-26

Entrance - 7, 50 GBP, preferential - 6, 50 GBP, for children and persons under 17 years - 4 GBP.

Personal Collection of Her Majesty: works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Rubens, Van Dyck, Vermeer, as well as Faberge eggs and a large collection of drawings by Leonardo.

Buckingham Palace at night

Entrance to Buckingham Palace

White Room

Chinese Tea Room

Blue room

Music room

Reviews of Buckingham Palace (5)

Evaluation 8

Stunning gates! May 16, 2014

MariaSmart

was here in May 2013

In London, you can see so many interesting things in one place and it's very convenient. After the tour on the London Eye, you can walk along the famous bridge leading to Big Ben, then go to Piccadilly Circus, and of course, you can not miss the "white house" of the Queen of Great Britain - Buckingham Palace. That only there are entrance gates! In fact, they are very beautiful and powerful, and the palace itself is executed in a reserved and calm style. You can go inside only in August and September, when Buckingham ... Read the full review

Evaluation 9

My visit to the famous palace of the Queen of Great Britain herself! January 27, 2014

Nick

was here in June 2013

It so happened that I managed to get to London, the most expensive and extravagant city in the world. My trip began with a banal flight on an airplane, which turned into a whole flight ceremony. At first I listened to classical British language from the mouth of flight attendants, also our pilot, and then I was fed various delicious food. Indeed, to feel the comfort, you need to fly with the help of British Airways, After a brief flight in the clouds, we landed at Heathrow Airport. Then a small conversation ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 10

The Queen's chic palace! December 20, 2013

Alex

was here in May 2013

The chic Queen's palace I managed to visit in May 2013. I really wanted to look at this landmark of London, and maybe my dream would come true, and I could see Queen Elizabeth II in the window. The palace is very easy to reach, it is enough to take the metro, get off at Piccadilly Circle, and then, walk to the palace, crossing Green Park. Near the palace of the Queen is a very beautiful fountain. Many tourists all the time sitting at the fountain, but I wanted to come closer, to the gates ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 9

So that's where the queen lives! November 25, 2013

Polar Star

was here in September 2012

To go to London and pass by Buckingham Palace - the residence of the Queen - with all the will not succeed. From an architectural point of view, the palace (or "Buck House", as it is slightly dismissed) is nothing special - a huge, gloomy gray building. Until 1992, the palace was closed to visitors, but when a terrible fire occurred in Windsor and needed money for restoration, some rooms of Buckingham Palace became the property of tourists. True, of course, the queen ... Read the whole review

Evaluation 10

Buckingham Palace! November 06, 2013

Yuliana

was here in May 2013

We with my girlfriend and a small group of students went to the program in America. Thanks to the transplant in London, we were able to see the city, including Buckingham Palace. Walking around London is not an expensive pleasure. Metro cost as much as 5 pounds per person, and dinner in the usual McDonald's 10 pounds! But our journey lasted only one day, so we did not think about prices at all.
We went through many attractions and reached Green Park, where we sat pleasantly on perfectly green grass, and then headed ... Read the whole review