Forgotten History
Royal Pavilion
Brighton BN1 1EE, United Kingdom
The Royal Pavilion (also known as the Brighton Pavilion) and its surrounding gardens form a Grade I listed former royal residence in Brighton, England. Beginning in 1787, it was built in three stages as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, who became the Prince Regent in 1811, and King George IV in 1820. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style prevalent in India for most of the 19th century. The current appearance, with its Mughal inspired features such as bulbous domes, chhatri-topped minarets and cusped arches, is the work of the architect John Nash, who extended the building starting in 1815. George IV's successors William IV and Victoria also used the Pavilion, but Queen Victoria decided that Osborne House should be the royal seaside retreat, and the Pavilion was sold to the city of Brighton in 1850.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Brighton BN1 1EE, United Kingdom
- Address
- 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE
- Coordinates
- 50.82236, -0.13772
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q62364
What is Royal Pavilion?
Royal Pavilion is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on 4-5 Pavilion Buildings. Other places close by: Marlborough Pub and Theatre, The Post and Telegraph, BrewDog, Brighton hotel bombing.
Where is Royal Pavilion?
Royal Pavilion is in Brighton BN1 1EE, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.82236, -0.13772.
How do I get to Royal Pavilion?
Royal Pavilion is at 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE, United Kingdom (50.82236, -0.13772). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.