It was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Louis Le Vau , Charles Le Brun and André Le Nôtre. Construction began in 1623 and finished in 1664, more than 36000 french men and 6000 horses helped. In 1682 , the king Luis XIV took his family definitely to the palace.
It's considered one of the biggest palace in the world. There is 2153 windows, 67 stairs, 700 bedroons and 1250 fire-places. In the beginning it was designed to was a hunting lodge. Internally it's vey luxurious, there is works of arts, gold in the ceiling and in the walls, crystal chandeliers and marble floors.
It is considered World Heritage by UNESCO. It was turned to a museun in 1837. It was used as a center of power ( the king ) during the french absolutism. It's one of the most visited sights in Europe.
In Versalhes you have more options for where visit, there is the Osmoteca, Notre Dame's Church and more. You have to pay to go in , i'ts about € 18,00.
