Leh Palace

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Leh Palace is a 17th-century nine-story royal palace in Leh, Ladakh, known for its imposing Tibetan-style architecture and panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayas.

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Leh Palace canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historical monument
palace
royal residence
access hiking path from Leh town
architecturalStyle Tibetan architecture
builtBy Namgyal dynasty
builtInCentury 17th century
city Leh
constructionStartCentury 17th century
country India
formerResidenceOf Namgyal rulers of Ladakh
linked to: Namgyal dynasty

royal family of Ladakh
linked to: Namgyal dynasty
hasCollection Buddhist thangka paintings
ceremonial dresses
historical artifacts
royal ornaments
hasCondition partially restored
hasFeature chapels
courtyards
narrow corridors
wooden balconies
hasFunction museum
tourist attraction
hasViewOf Himalayas
Stok Kangri range
linked to: Stok Kangri region
heritageStatus protected monument
inspiredBy Potala Palace
locatedIn India
Ladakh
Leh
locatedOn hill overlooking Leh
managedBy Archaeological Survey of India
materialUsed mud
stone
timber
near Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
Shanti Stupa, Leh
linked to: Shanti Stupa
notableFor historical significance in Ladakh
imposing Tibetan-style architecture
panoramic views of surrounding mountains
numberOfStoreys 9
openToPublic yes
overlooks Indus Valley
Leh town
region Ladakh
religiousAffiliation Buddhism
roofUsedFor panoramic viewing platform
tourismCategory cultural tourism site
heritage tourism site

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Leh touristAttraction Leh Palace
Dosmoche associatedWith Leh Palace
Dosmoche festival observedAt Leh Palace
Shanti Stupa near Leh Palace