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Buckingham Palace

📍 Buckingham Palace, London, England
Buckingham Palace
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Introduction

Buckingham Palace is the British monarch's official London residence. Built 1703, it features the State Rooms (open in summer), the Changing of the Guard ceremony and the Victoria Memorial — the world's most famous royal building. Built 1703; monarch's London residence. 775 rooms; 19 State Rooms. Summer opening — royal art collection. Changing of the Guard — free; usually mornings. Victoria Memorial.

Highlights

1
Royal
Monarch's London residence; world's most famous royal building.
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Changing Guard
Famous guard ceremony; London's top free spectacle.
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State Rooms
Summer opening — 19 State Rooms with royal art.
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775 rooms
775 rooms — immense scale.

🛈 Practical Info

GuardCheck dates and times for the guard changing ceremony.
SummerState Rooms open Jul-Sep; book ahead.
CombineWith Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and St James's Park.
AccessGreen Park station; walkable.
PhotoPalace facade and Victoria Memorial — classic angle.

💡 Tips

Check guard ceremony dates. State Rooms open Jul-Sep; book ahead.
With Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Opening and admission are subject to official notice.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Buckingham Palace?

Check guard ceremony dates. State Rooms open Jul-Sep; book ahead. With Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.

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