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BISHOP'S & EARL'S PALACES

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2024
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These two impressive ruins were the residences of the Bishops of Orkney from the 12th and 17th centuries respectively. The medieval Bishop's Palace is a sturdy building with beautiful views of St Magnus Cathedral and Earl's Palace was a model of refinement in its time. Its Renaissance architecture, its turrets and vast rooms make one imagine the splendour of its former days. Today, they provide a beautiful glimpse of their past grandeur.

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elodie95
elodie95
Visited in july 2017
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Le palais du compte vaut le coup d'oeil, certaines pièces du rez de chaussée existent encore, mais le 1er étage n'a plus de toit ! on peut quand même imaginer comment se déroulait la vie dans cette belle demeure, en particulier dans ce qu'il reste de cuisine. par contre il ne reste vraiment pas grand chose du palais de l'évêque...
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