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King's House
The King's House in Winchester, Hampshire, England, was a royal building project of the late 17th century. Originally conceived as a palace for King Charles II, it was intended to be a British counterpart to the French Palace of Versailles.
Construction of the King's House began in 1683 under the direction of Sir Christopher Wren. It was built on the foundations of an existing, older castle complex. Although the structure was designed after the model of Versailles, its dimensions were smaller. A fire in 1894 destroyed the building, but it was subsequently rebuilt.
The King's House is located in Winchester, a city in the county of Hampshire in southern England, United Kingdom. It stands at an elevation of approximately 71 meters above sea level.
Today, the King's House serves as a museum and is accessible.
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