Paleis Het Loo

Paleis Het Loo earns its nickname “Dutch Versailles” with 1.3 km of symmetrical parterre gardens restored to 1689 splendor. Its marble state rooms and gold-leaf ceilings cost €45 million to refurbish in 2023, which is cheaper than the typical royal palace restoration. The palace houses 2,000 original artifacts, including William III’s royal bed, which is 30% longer than the average 17th-century model, and its opulence surpasses Radboud Castle. Annual attendance exceeds 500,000 visitors, making it more accessible than the average historic site.