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The '''Vilvek Palace''' is a building in the old town of [[Vilvek]], [[Swilatia]]. | The '''Vilvek Palace''' is a building in the old town of [[Vilvek]], [[Swilatia]]. | ||
− | The building was originally built to be the seat of the old swilatian monarchy, the last of many buildings built for this purpose throughout Swilatian history. Its use for this purpose was cut short at the end of the [[Swilatian Revolution]], after the execution of [[King Paul VII]], as the Swilatian monarchy ceased to exist, and it was difficult to find a new use for the building. Nowadays it is | + | The building was originally built to be the seat of the old swilatian monarchy, the last of many buildings built for this purpose throughout Swilatian history. Its use for this purpose was cut short at the end of the [[Swilatian Revolution]], after the execution of [[King Paul VII]], as the Swilatian monarchy ceased to exist, and it was difficult to find a new use for the building. Nowadays it is usually considered to be the centerpiece of Vilvek's old town, and a monument for tourists to take photographs of. |
[[Category:Swilatia]][[Category:Buildings]] | [[Category:Swilatia]][[Category:Buildings]] |
Latest revision as of 09:50, 2 August 2007
World Heritage Sites & Treasures List entry: Vilvek Palace | ||||||
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The Vilvek Palace is a building in the old town of Vilvek, Swilatia.
The building was originally built to be the seat of the old swilatian monarchy, the last of many buildings built for this purpose throughout Swilatian history. Its use for this purpose was cut short at the end of the Swilatian Revolution, after the execution of King Paul VII, as the Swilatian monarchy ceased to exist, and it was difficult to find a new use for the building. Nowadays it is usually considered to be the centerpiece of Vilvek's old town, and a monument for tourists to take photographs of.