What style of architecture is the Palace of Versailles?

The Palace of Versailles is a magnificent example of French Baroque architecture and the most famous royal chateau in France.

Commissioned by Louis XIV (1643-1715) in the 1660s, most of the palace including its spectacular Hall of Mirrors was designed by architect Jules Hardouin Mansart. The Sun King’s successors made some alterations but the magnificent palace and its gardens are just as impressive as they were in the time of Louis XIV. Since 1837, the Palace of Versailles is open to the public as a museum.

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Carol Focht Cheney

If it ain't baroque don't fix it.

Cheryl Perkins

It is a wonderful place to visit. The hall of mirrors is beautiful.

Robin Heckler

I visited here in the mid 80's. It is an impressive, stunning walk back in time through sumptuous fireplaces, lighting fixtures and a garden that exudes peace and beauty.

Howard Groopman

I always enjoy going for baroque.

earlepg

It's nice to get these tests about styles of architecture periodically. Since I have never studied it, I'm surprised that I'm doing as well as I am.

earlepg

Richard D. Boyle, That's how I learned to be quick when clicking on my alternate choice. I still lost the race a second time recently.

🅰️Antoinette🅱️

Incredible place!🏰

Bob Fowler

We have been there . Very impressive but also another example of a few have so much whilst others starve . I suppose at least the commoners such as us can now visit such places .

June

Palace of Versailles Greek!!

Richard G Schwartz

Baroque it is.

larrywagner

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Richard D. Boyle

Third time this has happened: I use a double choice clue and it gives me a wrong response after only one choice. I did wait rather than proceed too quickly.