Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Dress Coded

If you wanted to take a walk in the gardens, make sure to bring your best look! Anyone was permitted to walk the grounds, but they had to be very well-dressed. Whoever refused was also refused entry onto the grounds. Elegance was everything to these people!

Purposeful Palace

The palace of Versailles was purposefully made to be the most extravagant place in the world. For King Louis, it meant that he was, by association, the best and most brilliant leader. He wanted visitors to be dazzled by the elegance, gold, and glory that the hallways brought.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.