Palace
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| [[Image:The Crystal Palace.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[The Crystal Palace]], built for the [[Great Exhibition]] of [[1851]], symbolizes the rise of [[modern architecture]] by its use of [[glass]] and [[steel]].]] | [[Image:The Crystal Palace.jpg|thumb|right|200px|[[The Crystal Palace]], built for the [[Great Exhibition]] of [[1851]], symbolizes the rise of [[modern architecture]] by its use of [[glass]] and [[steel]].]] | ||
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| A '''palace''' is a grand [[residence]] where [[aristocrat]]s usually [[live]]. Other possible inhabitants include the home of a [[head of state]] or some other high-ranking [[public figure]]. In many parts of [[Europe]], the term is also applied to relatively large urban buildings built as the private [[mansion]]s of the [[aristocracy]]. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as [[parliament]]s, [[museum]]s, [[hotel]]s or [[office building]]s. The word is also sometimes used to describe a lavish public building which was never a [[residence]]; this use may be intended to convey that the building is a "[[people's palace]]", where a sort of [[civic]] consciousness resides. | A '''palace''' is a grand [[residence]] where [[aristocrat]]s usually [[live]]. Other possible inhabitants include the home of a [[head of state]] or some other high-ranking [[public figure]]. In many parts of [[Europe]], the term is also applied to relatively large urban buildings built as the private [[mansion]]s of the [[aristocracy]]. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as [[parliament]]s, [[museum]]s, [[hotel]]s or [[office building]]s. The word is also sometimes used to describe a lavish public building which was never a [[residence]]; this use may be intended to convey that the building is a "[[people's palace]]", where a sort of [[civic]] consciousness resides. | ||
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A palace is a grand residence where aristocrats usually live. Other possible inhabitants include the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking public figure. In many parts of Europe, the term is also applied to relatively large urban buildings built as the private mansions of the aristocracy. Many historic palaces are now put to other uses such as parliaments, museums, hotels or office buildings. The word is also sometimes used to describe a lavish public building which was never a residence; this use may be intended to convey that the building is a "people's palace", where a sort of civic consciousness resides.
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