Royal Pavilion

The Royal Pavilion is a small palace in the English coastal city of Brighton. The building has an exotic and fairy-tale impression, with Arabic, Chinese, Hindu, and Gothic influences.
The Royal Pavilion was built on the orders of Prince George of Wales, then regent for his father George III. He used it not only to relax, as his doctor had prescribed, but also for secret meetings with his mistress Maria Fitzherbert.
Originally, the building was a classical country house. By the end of the 18th century, it came into the possession of the prince, who then had it expanded in the Palladian style. In 1815, architect John Nash took over the construction. He decided that the façade would remain classical, but the rest of the building became a mishmash of minarets, domes, and pagodas. The whole was largely executed in cast iron.
Later, Queen Victoria was much less taken with the somewhat bizarre charm of the palace. After several periods of stay, she decided to sell the palace. One of the reasons was the lack of privacy. This became especially problematic when Brighton became accessible by train and many Londoners began visiting the city on weekends. In 1850, the city of Brighton purchased the palace for £53,000. However, a large part of the interior was transferred to Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.
During World War I, the complex was used as a hospital for soldiers from the colonies.

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