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Il Blenheim Palace è una monumentale residenza di campagna inglese situata a Woodstock nell'Oxfordshire, in Inghilterra. È la principale residenza dei Duchi di Marlborough e la sola residenza non episcopale o reale d'Inghilterra a beneficiare del titolo di "palazzo". Fu costruita tra il 1705 e il 1722 .
Il palazzo di Blenheim fu il luogo di nascita di Winston Churchill,
Dal 1987 Blenheim Palace è entrato a far parte del Patrimonio Mondiale dell'Umanità dell'Unesco .
Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. Blenheim Palace was the birthplace of Winston Churchill
The palace was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
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The principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. One of England's largest houses, it was built between 1705 and 1722. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, English Baroque style. Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
I had a marvellous day out here!
Blenheim Palace is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace.
It was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister, in 1874.
Taken early morn a few days ago in the foggy weather (actually, it's still foggy in Oxon!). Blenheim woods. Before the dreaded winter bug laid me low frown :( ...but I quite liked this one!
Blenheim Palace is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
The palace is named after the 1704 Battle of Blenheim. It was originally intended to be a reward to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough for his military triumphs against the French and Bavarians in the War of the Spanish Succession, culminating in the Battle of Blenheim. The land was given as a gift, and construction began in 1705, with some financial support from Queen Anne. The project soon became the subject of political infighting, with the Crown cancelling further financial support in 1712, Marlborough's three-year voluntary exile to the Continent, the fall from influence of his duchess, and lasting damage to the reputation of the architect Sir John Vanbrugh.
Blenheim Palace was built for the National Hero John 1st Duke of Marlborough and his Duchess Sarah, given by Queen Anne as a gift in reward for his military services.
The palace was built between 1705 and 1722. The architect chosen to complete this task was Sir John Vanbrugh and his clerk of works Hawksmoor, who had already proved their ability with the masterly designs for Greenwich Hospital and Castle Howard.