Nestled along Whitehall in Westminster's lap, central London, the Banqueting House stands as the last vestige of the Palace of Whitehall, the grand residence of the English royals from 1530 to 1698. Boasting the completion date of 1622, under the influence of Andrea Palladio via the hands of Inigo Jones, the hefty bill came to £15,618.
The building was controversially re-faced in Portland stone in the 19th century, though the details of the original façade were faithfully preserved. Today, the Banqueting House is a national monument, open to the public and preserved as a Grade I listed building.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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