Royal museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London stands as a premier destination for art and design, boasting one of the world's most extensive historical carpet collections. Among its treasures are some of the oldest and most exquisite rugs, with a significant focus on its 1,170 carpets from the Middle East and North Africa. This remarkable collection draws visitors from across the globe, offering a rare glimpse into diverse cultural heritages.

Contemporary architecture is not defined by a set of characteristics, but here, we showcase some of the best examples of the style.

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We asked the staff of the The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium about their favorite picks from the collection! Here's what they said.

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Igers_Versailles on Instagram: “📆 Pic of the Day : 19/02/18 📷 By @donwanderlust 🇬🇧 The Royal Chapel in Versailles 🇫🇷 La Chapelle Royale au Château de Versailles . . 👉🏻…”

The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery reopens after a $41 million refurbishment.

Explore Eric Esquivel's 2681 photos on Flickr!

Royal Library of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial , , Madrid, Spain, 16th century.