Osborne House

Prince Albert, one of the most famous architects, built Osborne House between 1845 and 1851. It can be found at East Cowes, Isle of Wight, in Great Britain. The ancient entrance gate still serves as the main entrance to the walled garden, despite the fact that an earlier smaller house on the site was demolished to make room for a much larger new residence. . Osborne House is considered one of the most famous Victorian architectural works.

The house is built in the traditional Italian "palazzo" style, as seen by its attractive outline, two towers, and terrace connected by steps. It was created to harmonize with the island on which it is located, which Prince Albert compared to the Bay of Naples when he visited in 1839 for its mild climate and sweeping views of the Solent.

Queen Victoria loved Italianate construction, the famous Osborne House, and she and her husband wanted to retire to Osborne during her reign. She even spent time there during her widowhood and died there in 1901.

Although it was built for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Albert, some parts of the grounds have been turned into private museums after the Queen's death and are only open to members of the royal family and used to train the Royal Navy. The private museum is now open to the public, including members of the royal family and the public.

Year: 1845 - 1851
Location: Isle of Wight, UK
Architect: Prince Albert