Leh Palace, Leh, India

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Leh Palace is a former royal palace overlooking the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh. Modelled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, the palace was built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 16th century. It is nine storeys high; the upper floors accommodated the royal family, while the lower floors held stables and store rooms.

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Size: 6720px × 4480px
Location: Leh, Ladakh, India
Photo credit: © Kim Petersen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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