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a large building sitting next to a lake under a blue sky with clouds in the background

This extravagant Indian style building, is a former Royal residence located in Brighton, England. Built as a seaside retreat for the Prince Regent in the early 19th century. Later to become King George IV, he was known for his extravagant lifestyle. I think this wonderful building says it all! Shot at early sunset (about 3:30pm), you can still see the last rays hitting the top of the spires.

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an ornate building with many windows and domes

How to spend a day sightseeing in Brighton. Featuring the best things to see and do and the most popular landmarks and tourist attractions. Plus, reasons why you should visit in Winter to experience the Starling murmuration.

an ornate building with many windows and domes

A photo of the amazing Royal Pavilion in Brighton, lit by the rising sun during a 'dawn raid' on August Bank Holiday Monday. Well worth getting out of bed for....... Click here for more photos of Brighton : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157711496500242 From Wikipedia : "The Royal Pavilion, also known as the Brighton Pavilion, is a Grade I listed former royal residence located in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George…

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an ornate building with a clock on it's side and a tower in the background

The Royal Pavillion began life as little more than a' farmhouse' which George, Prince of Wales, rented when he first began to visiting Brighton in 1783. He enjoyed the informal atmosphere of the town and in 1787 he asked Henry Holland to create a classically styled villa on the site, known as the Marine Pavilion. From 1802 the interiors were decorated in the Chinese taste. In 1811 George became Prince Regent and soon after this, between 1815-1822. John Nash enlarged the villa and transformed…

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