The East Wing Facade of Buckingham Palace in London is the principal front of the home to the british kings and queens. It is is a grand and impressive structure and a key feature of the palace’s architectural design – an iconic symbol of the British monarchy and a popular tourist attraction. The palace is also the backdrop to the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony which is held in the palace forecourt daily from april to july (every other day in other months). The Palace and its magnificent State Rooms can be visited during summer and selected dates during winter and spring.
History of Buckingham Palace
Originally known as Buckingham House, built in 1703, it has belonged to the monarchy since 1761. It was redesigned and enlarged during the 19th century by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, who at first constructed three wings around a central courtyard. The new Buckingham Palace became the London residence of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. The ceremonial entrance of the palace was called Marble Arch and moved to Hyde Park in 1847 were it is another famous landmark of London now. From 1847 to 1850 the new East Wing was built by Thomas Cubitt and designed by Edward Blore, enclosing the central quadrangle. In 1913 the whole facade was remodelled to its current appearance by Aston Webb. This new refaced principal façade was made of Portland stone and designed to be the backdrop to the Victoria Memorial. It partly resembles Giacomo Leoni’s Lyme Park in Cheshire.
The Facade of Buckingham Palace
The East Wing Facade is a symmetrical, four-story structure, with a central entrance that leads to the palace’s state rooms. The facade is constructed of Portland stone and is characterized by its grandeur and elegance. The facade features a central pediment with a large coat of arms (tympanum), flanked by lion and unicorn, the latter adorned with a metal chain. Above the entrance you can see the balcony from which the royal family acknowledge the crowds on momentous occasions.
This streetline panorama of Buckingham Palace was created from a set of five multi-perspective photographs taken from outside the courtyard gates.
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| Buckingham Palace Portrait Print | Museum Street London Canvas Print |
