Royal palaces can make for a brilliant day out. After all, not only do they offer a glimpse into where royals live, but they're steeped in history, boast ridiculously beautiful rooms and often have picture-perfect gardens too. There are some incredible royal palaces in Europe, and the good news is that they often open their doors to the public. Some palaces are still active royal residences so they only open for a few months each year, while others are inactive but are so spectacular they're worth having on your radar. (The obvious caveat - opening times may differ during the pandemic). We've rounded up some of our favourite ones from the iconic Palace of Versailles to breathtaking royal palaces in Oslo, Stockholm and Brussels. We haven't included UK palaces in this round-up, although we do have a guide to the Queen's royal residences which open to the public throughout the year. In the meantime, check out our top pick of the best royal palaces in Europe below... 1. … [Read more...] about Best royal palaces in Europe you can visit post-pandemic to see how royals live