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Victorian architecture is defined a little differently than other styles likeArt Deco architectureorBaroque architecture.

5 Historic Buildings That Best Describe the Beauty of Victorian Architecture

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It is found in these countries but also in many other places around the world.

The current palace was built after multiple fires destroyed the previous royal palace and royal residences.

It is a fitting building for this list since it was opened by Queen Victoria herself in 1871.

Victorian Palace of Westminster in London, England

Palace of Westminster in London, England (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Mistervlad/Shutterstock)

The building was named after Queen Victorias late husband Prince Albert.

The group of houses includes buildings in both the Victorian and Edwardian style.

But what exactly are Victorian houses?

VIctorian Palace of Westminster in London, England

Old Palace Yard of Palace of Westminster in London, England (Photo:Stock Photosfrom anyaivanova/Shutterstock)

The characteristics of this style spread beyond the U.K., changing slightly as they were adopted in different areas.

San Francisco houses were first called Painted Ladies in a 1978 bookPainted Ladies: San Franciscos Resplendent Victorians.

It was originally called Victoria Terminal until it was renamed to honor warrior king Shivaji.

Victorian Royal Albert Hall in London, England

The Royal Albert Hall in London, England (Photo:Stock Photosfrom alice-photo/Shutterstock)

The station is a blend of multiple styles, includingHigh Victorian Gothicand traditional Indian architecture.

It features wrought iron used in a structural capacity with massive glass panels.

The design of the greenhouse is described as resembling the upturned hull of a ship.

Victorian Royal Albert Hall in London, England

The Royal Albert Hall in London, England (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Willy Barton/Shutterstock)

Victorian The Painted Ladies in San Francisco, California

The Painted Ladies in San Francisco, California (Photo:Stock Photosfrom canadastock/Shutterstock)

Victorian The Painted Ladies in San Francisco, California

The Painted Ladies in San Francisco, California (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Blanscape/Shutterstock)

Victorian Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, India (Photo:Stock Photosfrom saiko3p/Shutterstock)

Victorian Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, India (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Mazur Travel/Shutterstock)

Victorian Palm House of the Kew Gardens in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, England

Palm House of the Kew Gardens in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, England (Photo:Stock Photosfrom Kamira/Shutterstock)

Victorian Palm House of the Kew Gardens in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, England

Palm House of the Kew Gardens in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, England (Photo:Stock Photosfrom anutr tosirikul/Shutterstock)