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'''St Ellen's Palace''' ({{wp|Irish language|Ghaillish}}: ''Naomh  Léan Pálás'') is the principal residence of the [[Monarchy of Glytter|monarchy of Glytter]] and members of the [[Glytteronian Royal Family#Royal Household|Glytteronian Royal Household]]. It is located in the Saint's Quarter of [[Spálgleann]]. It is one of [[Glytteronian Royal Family#Residences|Glytter's Royal Palaces]] and was originally built in the late 16th century. It served as a residence of the Glytteronian royal court for most of the 18th century. Apart from being the private residence of the Glytteronian royal family, the palace is a popular tourist attraction.
'''St Ellen's Palace''' ({{wp|Irish language|Ghaillish}}: ''Naomh  Léan Pálás'') is the principal residence of the [[Monarchy of Caldia|monarchy of Caldia]] and members of the [[Caldish Royal Family#Royal Household|Caldish Royal Household]]. It is located in the Saint's Quarter of [[Spálgleann]]. It is one of [[Caldish Royal Family#Residences|Caldia's Royal Palaces]] and was originally built in the late 16th century. It served as a residence of the Caldish royal court for most of the 18th century. Apart from being the private residence of the Caldish royal family, the palace is a popular tourist attraction.


==History==
==History==


===Royal residence===
===Royal residence===
The Glytteronian royal families have used St Ellen's as their primary residence since its completion. The Palace has also been guarded by the Glytteronian Military in the same fashion as [[Spálgleann Palace]].
The Caldish royal families have used St Ellen's as their primary residence since its completion. The Palace has also been guarded by the Caldish Military in the same fashion as [[Spálgleann Palace]].


==The palace==
==The palace==
The palace and its grounds have seen many renovations, changes and additions over the past 400 years. The largest renovation, in which electricity, heating, sewage, water lines were either  installed or updated and the castle roof replaced, took place between 1907 and 1913.
During a 20-year-period beginning around 1977, several major areas of the palace were restored and rebuilt. The library and national hall received much of the attention and fire protection was installed throughout the palace. In 1997, work began to clean and rebuild the exterior walls. This was completed in 2002.


===The palace church===
===The palace church===
[[Image:Drottningholms slottskyrka.jpg|150px|right]]


===The palace theatre===  
===The palace opera house===  
[[Image:Drottningholm Slottsteater 2002.jpg|thumb|right|150px]]
The St Ellen's Palace Opera House is still in use, and its summer opera festivals are quite popular. At times the Royal Caldish Opera company guest performs.
The St Ellen's Palace Theatre is the opera house located at the palace. It is still in use, and its summer opera festivals are quite popular. At times the Royal Glytteronian Opera company guest performs.


==The gardens==
==The gardens==
The gardens and park areas surrounding the castle and its buildings are one of the main attractions for the tourists that visit the palace each year.The gardens have been established in stages since the castle was built, resulting in different styles of parks and gardens
St Ellen's Palace is well known for its expansive gardens surrounding the castle and its buildings. They are one of the main attractions for visitors. The gardens were established in stages throughout the palace's history, and as a result have different designs and themes.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:Drottningholmsparken1.jpg|The strict lines of a baroque garden
Image:Drottningholmsparken1.jpg|The strict lines of a baroque garden
Image:Slottsfontän, Drottningholms slott, Stockholm.jpg|Fountain
Image:Slottsfontän, Drottningholms slott, Stockholm.jpg|Fountain
Image:Drottningholms slottskyrka.jpg|Palace church
Image:Drottningholm Slottsteater 2002.jpg|Palace operate house
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[[category:Historic sites in Caldia]]
[[category:Historic sites in Caldia]]

Latest revision as of 09:44, 26 July 2020

St Ellen's Palace
Naomh Léan Pálás
Drottningholmpalace.jpg
Front view of the palace.
General information
Town or citySpálgleann
CountryCaldia
Construction started16th century

St Ellen's Palace (Ghaillish: Naomh Léan Pálás) is the principal residence of the monarchy of Caldia and members of the Caldish Royal Household. It is located in the Saint's Quarter of Spálgleann. It is one of Caldia's Royal Palaces and was originally built in the late 16th century. It served as a residence of the Caldish royal court for most of the 18th century. Apart from being the private residence of the Caldish royal family, the palace is a popular tourist attraction.

History

Royal residence

The Caldish royal families have used St Ellen's as their primary residence since its completion. The Palace has also been guarded by the Caldish Military in the same fashion as Spálgleann Palace.

The palace

The palace church

The palace opera house

The St Ellen's Palace Opera House is still in use, and its summer opera festivals are quite popular. At times the Royal Caldish Opera company guest performs.

The gardens

St Ellen's Palace is well known for its expansive gardens surrounding the castle and its buildings. They are one of the main attractions for visitors. The gardens were established in stages throughout the palace's history, and as a result have different designs and themes.

Gallery