Grille royale of Versailles, Main entrance gate at Palace of Versailles, France.
The iron and gold leaf Royal Gate features ornate metalwork patterns, symmetrical design, and two guardhouses at each side of the central entrance.
Originally constructed in 1680 under Louis XIV supervision, the gate was destroyed during the French Revolution in 1794 and reconstructed in 2008.
The gate's design reflects French royal architecture with decorative elements including sculptures of Peace and Abundance above the guard pavilions.
The Royal Gate marks the entrance between the Court of Honor and the Royal Court, controlling visitor access to the main palace grounds.
The restoration project required 15 tons of iron and 100,000 gold leaves to recreate the gate's original appearance from the 17th century.
GPS coordinates: 48.80430,2.12227
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
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