Royal Pavilion - a former royal residence in Brighton, UK. The palace was built as a seaside residence for George, Prince of Wales, the future King George IV. He first visited Brighton in 1783. Sea resorts just became fashionable, the treatment at the spa was very popular among the English aristocracy, and Brighton gained fame thanks to the Duke of Cumberland, the residence is over and the prince stopped. Doctors also recommend George treated sea water. Brighton and served as a meeting place for George with his ladylove, Mrs. Fittsgerbert, where he was married secret marriage.

The first pavilion was built in 1787 by architect Henry Holland. Then the building was rebuilt and expanded, and in the years 1815-1822 the famous architect John Nash completely rebuilds the palace in exotic Indo-Saracenic style. The interior of the palace is also couched in oriental style - here are mixed Chinese, Indian and other ethnic motifs.

Palace looks very unusual, and only in prim Brighton, dominated by Georgian and Victorian style, and all looks very exotic.

After the death of George IV, King William IV also stayed at the Pavilion during his many visits to Brighton. His successor, Queen Victoria did not like Brighton, and made his summer residence of the island of Wight. The Royal Pavilion was bought by the city and used for various ceremonial functions and events. During the Second World War, the hospital was located in the Pavilion. After the war, the city authorities have made great efforts for the restoration of the palace and reconstruction of how it was when George IV. Now Hall - the main tourist attractions of Brighton.