Royal Pavilion

The Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence located in Brighton, England, built in the Indo-Saracenic style. 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. The palace is striking in the middle of Brighton, for its unique Indo-Islamic exterior and fanciful interior design, primarily by Frederick Crace and the little-known decorative painter Robert Jones, which was heavily influenced by both Chinese and Indian fashion. The Royal Pavilion is a prime example of the exoticism that was an alternative to more classicising mainstream taste in the Regency style. It features a grand riding school and stables, and a famous onion garden. The palace has been used by several monarchs, including George IV, William IV, and Queen Victoria, but it was eventually sold to the city of Brighton in 1850. Today, it functions as a museum, tourist attraction, art gallery, and wedding venue