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Royal Pavilion and Museums

Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, England BN1 1EE

Featured Review : The Royal Pavilion Brighton is one of the most quirky buildings to be found in the UK. It was built by George Prince of Wales who later became George IV on the death of his father ‘Mad King George III’. It is a most unus...See Full Review

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Royal Pavilion and Museums Reviews

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A taste of the East in the West!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
  • November 11, 2011
A taste of the East in the West!
Quote: The Royal Pavilion Brighton is one of the most quirky buildings to be found in the UK. It was built by George Prince of Wales who later became George IV on the death of his father ‘Mad King George III’. It is a most unusual building due to its... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review

From journal Britains wonderful Treasures.

The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England

  • 5 out of 5 stars by lavenderdays from El Segundo, California
  • May 5, 2011
The Royal Pavilion in Brighton, England
Quote: Okay so they don’t have sandy beaches, but you get used to the rocks after awhile. My only complaint about Brighton is that I didn’t get to stay the whole weekend.Brighton is a charming sea side town with endless amounts of shops, cafes, narrow... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review
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Georgian Decadence

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Essexgirl09 from London, England, United Kingdom
  • April 9, 2011
Georgian Decadence
Quote: The Prince Regent (later King George IV) was a bit of a man about town and used to enjoy his breaks in Brighton before minor inconveniences like reigning got in the way. The original building was started in 1787, and the building was expanded on up... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review

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Brighton Pavilion

  • 5 out of 5 stars by kristin5683 from Hutchinson, Kansas
  • August 14, 2006
Brighton Pavilion
Quote: Arguably the most famous landmark in Brighton, the Royal Pavilion was the playhouse of George IV. He helped make Brighton the popular seaside resort it is today.The entrance fee is around 7 pounds, though there are discounts for students. Well worth... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review

From journal Seaside City of Brighton

The Royal Pavilion

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Glamazon22 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • January 2, 2006
The Royal Pavilion
Quote: Since the prince regent (later King George IV) first visited Brighton in 1783, his fantastic seaside palace, the Royal Pavilion, with its Indian domes and minarets and its Chinese style interior, has become a landmark not to be missed (it's... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review

From journal On The Sea

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The Royal Pavilion

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • March 30, 2005
The Royal Pavilion
Quote: The Royal Pavilion was commissioned by George IV when he was Prince of Wales, in 1815. George regularly frequented Brighton, England’s first seaside resort, and as the years progressed, wanted a more fitting place for a royal "to party in." So, in... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review

From journal Spring Time in Brighton

The Royal Pavilion (Brighton)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by moatway from Riverview, New Brunswick
  • August 9, 2003
The Royal Pavilion (Brighton)
Quote: What is THAT doing here? Called the most extraordinary palace in Europe, it is an oriental confection. Built for King George IV when he was the Prince of Wales and expanded through the period of the Regency and into his monarchy, the house evolved... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review

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The Royal Pavilion

  • 4 out of 5 stars by pippin from Brooklyn, New York
  • August 16, 2001
Quote: The Royal Pavilion, King George IV's former seaside residence is a stunning piece of architecture with onion domes and minarets, that harken references to the Taj Majal. Surrounded as well by lovely gardens, the former royal residence is more like a... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review

From journal Brighton, by the Sea

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The Royal Pavilion: inside

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Cheryl Morgan from San Jose
  • February 21, 2001
The Royal Pavilion: inside
Quote: Whereas the exterior of the Pavilion is firmly in a faux Moghul style, the interior is most definitely faux Chinese. The contrast is startling, as is the opulence of the furnishings. I have seen quite a few stately homes in Britain, but nothing... Read the full Royal Pavilion and Museums review

From journal Historic Brighton