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Versailles, France

Hall of Mirrors

Versailles, France

Hall of Mirrors
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The Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles near Paris is a grand Baroque gallery designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart to embody the absolute power of Louis XIV. Located on the piano nobile of the palace's central body and facing west toward the gardens, this iconic ensemble comprises the main gallery and adjoining salons, their mirrored surfaces and opulent decoration creating an overwhelming display of royal magnificence. The hall has witnessed pivotal historical moments, including the Proclamation of the German Empire and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

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long gallery
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Versailles, France

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