Palaces and castles in Packilvania
The following is an inexhaustive list of palaces and castles in Packilvania.
Bingol Royal Palace
Located in Bingol, the Bingol Royal Palace is the official residence of the Sultan of Packilvania and the seat of the Imperial Court of Packilvania. It consists of over 500 buildings and structures including the Temple of the Authority, the third most sacred site in the religion of Paxism according to Melkezedekists. The Palace is named the "Royal Palace" because its first iteration was constructed by Iktan the Devout of the Iktanite dynasty in the 7th century CE. It is an ICHO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited Royal residences in the world.
Sultana's Palace
The Sultana's Palace is the official residence of the Sultana Consort of Packilvania. Situated in Bingol, it was constructed by Sultan Namdun III of the Bedonite dynasty in the late 20th century for Sultana Consort Mebri. It is mostly closed to men except for select staff, the Sultan of Packilvania, Crown Prince of Packilvania and Deputy Crown Prince of Packilvania, of whom the latter two live there on a full-time basis. The Palace sits on Sultana's Square and forms the centerpiece of Sultana District, a predominantly female-inhabited area of Bingol.
Halaler Imperial Palace
The Halaler Imperial Palace is located in the city of Halaler in Fidakar. The first iteration of the palace was constructed by Saidun the Conqueror of the Demirite dynasty in the 17th century CE. The Fidal Prize is awarded in the Imogen Duhavid Hall of the Palace.
Ilmanite Kremlin
The Ilmanite Kremlin is a defensive fortification that was built by the Ilionite dynasty that ruled over the Kingdom of Derengol in the 13th century CE. Located in the city of Derengol, it was taken over by the Zubraynite dynasty and then by the Demirite dynasty. Built in the Bustial architectural style, it features the white Imhadan Gate. It presently serves as residence of the Governor of the Province of Rigaryat.
Zukaril Imperial Palace
The Zukaril Imperial Palace is the main residence and workplace of the Governor of Iganar. It is located in the city center of Zukaril in Iganar. It was built in the 18th century in the Ornamental architectural style. It was constructed by Sultan Zygros II of the Demirite dynasty. It was leased to the government of Iganar and converted to offices of its provincial government due to financial issues.
Akas Akil Imperial Palace
Located in Akas Akil, the capital city of Ashura, the Akas Akil Imperial Palace is the workplace and residence of the Governor of the Province of Ashura. It was constructed in the 17th century by Sultan Yasu II of the Zubraynite dynasty in the Ashurian architectural style. It is often used as the residence of the Bedonite dynasty on their pilgrimage to Temple of the Restoration and the Memorial of the Jovian Gate in the cities of Akas Akil and Adrien respectively.
Everyet Imperial Palace
Everyet Imperial Palace is a Palace complex constructed in the 19th century by Sultan Kameel II of the Demirite dynasty in the Eclectic architectural style. Situated in the city of Everyet, the capital city of Jumhurikesh, the Palace serves as the site of the Everyet Imperial Zoological Gardens and Palace Museum since the early 20th century due to its conversion for that purpose by the Packilvanian Communist Party under Medayin Ishikan. The palace grounds are home to animals such as big cats, elephants, hippopotamus, crocodiles, giraffes, antelope, zebra and rhinos. The Palace building remains preserved and visited as a historic landmark. The Bedonite dynasty does not use the Palace anymore.
Kilionite Royal Palace
The Kilionite Royal Palace is located in Yukader, Kharyat. It was built by King Uxamid II of the Kilionite dynasty which ruled over the Kingdom of Yukader in the 11th century. Significant additions and reconstructions were made to site by rulers of the Zubraynite dynasty and Demirite dynasty. It was converted by the Packilvanian Communist Party under Gideon Muktan into the Yukader Military Academy for the Packilvanian Liberation Army. It has continued to hold this function even after the ascension of the Bedonite dynasty. Due to its splendid setting in the forested areas outside of the city, members of the Bedonite dynasty often vacation there.
Lehasa Imperial Palace
The Lehasa Imperial Palace was constructed by Lord Yabal Hulmadeen, 7th Duke of Lehasa in the 18th century as the Hulmadeen Manor. It was purchased by the Parliament of Packilvania on the request of Sultan Ishak V for use as the residence of the Demirite dynasty in Shakar. It was converted by the Packilvanian Communist Party under Gideon Muktan into the headquarters of the Population Management Department to coordinate the internment camps located in Shakar. Sultan Amhoud I used the Palace during his tenure in the Politburo of the Communist Party and it served as the headquarters of the Carriers of Mercy. It is currently administered by the Association of the Friends and Veterans of the Carriers of Mercy as a museum, and retirement home for elderly Veterans. Once a year, the members of the Bedonite dynasty visit the palace to pay their respects to those who died in the Second Packilvanian Civil War.
Meker Kremlin
Meker Kremlin is a castle was built in the 10th century CE by High King Vidal of the Iktanite dynasty as a defensive fortification. Located in Meker, the capital city of Mekedesh, it was abandoned and left to ruin when the Iktanite dynasty fell under Jezril V. Tyber I of the Zubraynite dynasty rebuilt the castle but preserved some of the old structures. The castle was expanded and converted for use by the Monastic Order of Mekedesh and turned into a monastery. It was converted to a public park and museum by the Packilvanian Communist Party under Medayin Ishikan in the 20th century. Most of it remains a public park and museum but some of the site has been returned to the Monastic Order of Mekedesh.
Balovian Imperial Palace
The Abdeker Imperial Palace was built by High King Baloo (for whomnit was named) of the Zubraynite dynasty in the 16th century CE in the Enlightened architectural style. It is currently the residence of the Governor of the Province of Ukanar. Located in the city of Abdeker, is a central place in the city landscape and a major tourist attraction.