Versailles ca o poveste: Ce-am simțit când am pășit în istorie?!
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[{'start': '0.199', 'end': '4.279', 'text': 'Today, we’re taking you on an extraordinary journey through the Palace of Versailles,'}, {'start': '4.279', 'end': '10.960', 'text': 'a place where history, art, and royal grandeur blend seamlessly.  We’ll explore'}, {'start': '10.960', 'end': '16.520', 'text': 'not only the sumptuous interior of the palace but also the magnificent gardens'}, {'start': '16.520', 'end': '22.519', 'text': 'stretching over hundreds of hectares. Every corner of this place hides a story'}, {'start': '22.519', 'end': '28.560', 'text': 'of power, luxury, and refinement, so get ready to discover'}, {'start': '28.560', 'end': '34.120', 'text': 'the beauty of this unique place with us. If you like what you see, don’t forget to give'}, {'start': '34.120', 'end': '38.520', 'text': 'us a like and leave a comment below, we’d love to hear what impressed you'}, {'start': '38.520', 'end': '45.000', 'text': 'the most. Let’s see what lies behind'}, {'start': '45.000', 'end': '51.680', 'text': 'every door and down every path of the Palace of Versailles! Hello, dear friends! We are Bugibii on'}, {'start': '51.680', 'end': '55.600', 'text': 'Vacation!  We’re a couple passionate about travel, adventure, and'}, {'start': '55.600', 'end': '59.960', 'text': 'hidden gems that have captured our hearts.\nOn this channel, we want to show you the world'}, {'start': '59.960', 'end': '65.119', 'text': 'through our eyes, discovering together breathtaking places, fascinating cultures,'}, {'start': '65.119', 'end': '70.920', 'text': 'and unforgettable moments. So, if you love traveling as much as we do, subscribe and'}, {'start': '70.920', 'end': '76.159', 'text': 'let’s experience these magical adventures together! Good morning, dear ones!'}, {'start': '76.159', 'end': '81.560', 'text': 'Today we’ve arrived at Versailles! We’re about to'}, {'start': '81.560', 'end': '88.400', 'text': 'enjoy a visit to this wonderful palace, and we can’t wait to see what awaits us.'}, {'start': '88.400', 'end': '94.399', 'text': 'We got our tickets through Get Your Guide, since we couldn’t'}, {'start': '94.399', 'end': '101.079', 'text': 'find any available on the official website.'}, {'start': '101.079', 'end': '106.680', 'text': 'The price was €24 per person,'}, {'start': '106.680', 'end': '113.960', 'text': 'and it included transportation, an audio guide'}, {'start': '113.960', 'end': '119.719', 'text': 'for the palace, and of course, entry to both the gardens'}, {'start': '119.719', 'end': '127.240', 'text': 'and the Trianon. We’ve just managed to get through the entrance to the Palace of Versailles!\nHonestly,'}, {'start': '127.240', 'end': '133.319', 'text': 'we expected to wait in line for a while, especially since we didn’t have skip-the-line tickets,'}, {'start': '133.319', 'end': '139.440', 'text': 'but surprisingly, in less than 10 minutes, we were already inside. We’re now'}, {'start': '139.440', 'end': '145.720', 'text': 'in the castle’s courtyard, and it’s absolutely stunning! The atmosphere is magical, and the'}, {'start': '145.720', 'end': '150.720', 'text': 'architecture is impressive.'}, {'start': '150.720', 'end': '155.760', 'text': 'We can’t wait to see what awaits us inside. Let’s discover it together!'}, {'start': '155.760', 'end': '160.400', 'text': 'We’ve just entered the palace, and the first thing'}, {'start': '160.400', 'end': '168.440', 'text': 'that welcomes us is a grand hallway, decorated in white marble. Everything sparkles,'}, {'start': '168.440', 'end': '175.200', 'text': 'and it feels like stepping into an ice palace, intricately carved. It’s so elegant and refined, you almost feel invited to walk more slowly and admire every detail.'}, {'start': '175.200', 'end': '179.640', 'text': 'Right next to this hall is the gift shop, and I must say,'}, {'start': '179.640', 'end': '185.120', 'text': 'it’s full of absolutely beautiful items. From palace miniatures'}, {'start': '185.120', 'end': '191.640', 'text': 'to hand-painted fans and royal-inspired jewelry, everything is tastefully selected.'}, {'start': '191.640', 'end': '194.879', 'text': 'I don’t think we’ll leave'}, {'start': '194.879', 'end': '197.680', 'text': 'empty-handed!'}, {'start': '212.120', 'end': '216.120', 'text': 'Continuing the tour, we entered a'}, {'start': '216.120', 'end': '222.319', 'text': 'fascinating hall full of marble statues. Each piece seems to tell a story,'}, {'start': '222.319', 'end': '229.680', 'text': 'and many were originally displayed in the palace gardens.'}, {'start': '229.680', 'end': '235.319', 'text': 'Right next to this hall is a stunning chapel, with'}, {'start': '235.319', 'end': '241.239', 'text': "tall columns and golden details. Above the altar, there's an impressive organ and a"}, {'start': '241.239', 'end': '246.319', 'text': 'remarkable painting. Even the doors feel like'}, {'start': '246.319', 'end': '253.439', 'text': 'works of art, with gold-leafed carvings that look'}, {'start': '253.439', 'end': '256.959', 'text': 'like embroidered wood in relief.'}, {'start': '258.479', 'end': '264.919', 'text': 'We’re now in a hall where our attention is immediately drawn'}, {'start': '264.919', 'end': '272.039', 'text': 'to a commanding portrait of King Louis XIV. He’s shown in an'}, {'start': '272.039', 'end': '277.320', 'text': 'authoritative pose, dressed in an elegant uniform resembling a military commander’s,'}, {'start': '277.320', 'end': '284.360', 'text': 'with a visible sword, everything emphasising his'}, {'start': '284.360', 'end': '291.080', 'text': 'his absolute power, I would say. Then, we come across paintings showing'}, {'start': '291.080', 'end': '296.360', 'text': 'spectacular images of the palace and gardens'}, {'start': '296.360', 'end': '302.680', 'text': 'during their glory days, with fountains, perfectly aligned alleys,'}, {'start': '302.680', 'end': '307.720', 'text': 'and incredible perspective effects. Others depict'}, {'start': '307.720', 'end': '314.360', 'text': 'royal family members or court nobles, each with expressions and outfits'}, {'start': '314.360', 'end': '322.160', 'text': 'that reveal their status and role. It’s fascinating how'}, {'start': '322.160', 'end': '327.960', 'text': "each painting captures a fragment of Versailles' history."}, {'start': '332.199', 'end': '337.639', 'text': 'We also saw an imposing sculpture of Louis XIV.'}, {'start': '337.639', 'end': '341.759', 'text': 'The artwork perfectly reflects the grandeur and'}, {'start': '341.759', 'end': '347.720', 'text': 'confidence he wanted to project, a true Sun'}, {'start': '347.720', 'end': '350.720', 'text': 'King in marble.'}, {'start': '363.759', 'end': '370.440', 'text': 'We noticed angel paintings, some floating among clouds, others in religious or'}, {'start': '370.440', 'end': '375.280', 'text': 'allegorical scenes, painted with extraordinary finesse.'}, {'start': '375.280', 'end': '381.599', 'text': 'They’re often accompanied by golden light, symbolising purity and divinity.'}, {'start': '381.599', 'end': '385.919', 'text': 'We also frequently saw sculptures of cherub heads,'}, {'start': '385.919', 'end': '391.840', 'text': 'known as "cherubim", carved into frames, ceilings, furniture, or walls.'}, {'start': '391.840', 'end': '398.400', 'text': "These details, typical of the Baroque style, emphasize both Versailles'"}, {'start': '398.400', 'end': '406.520', 'text': 'grandeur and delicacy.'}, {'start': '406.520', 'end': '411.479', 'text': 'All these elements weren’t randomly placed, they reinforced'}, {'start': '411.479', 'end': '418.000', 'text': 'the aura of divine power and absolute refinement that Louis XIV'}, {'start': '418.000', 'end': '420.599', 'text': 'aimed to project.'}, {'start': '421.199', 'end': '425.639', 'text': 'transmită Ca să înțelegem mai bine\ngrandoarea locului în care ne aflăm'}, {'start': '425.639', 'end': '433.599', 'text': 'To truly understand the grandeur of this place, we have to go back in time. It’s hard to believe, but Versailles'}, {'start': '433.599', 'end': '439.199', 'text': 'started out as a modest hunting lodge. Then, under Louis XIV,'}, {'start': '439.199', 'end': '447.360', 'text': 'the Sun King, who had a grand vision, it was transformed into'}, {'start': '447.360', 'end': '454.199', 'text': 'one of the most impressive and luxurious palaces in the world.'}, {'start': '454.199', 'end': '460.759', 'text': 'Construction began in the 17th century, and everything was designed to impress'}, {'start': '460.759', 'end': '465.080', 'text': 'and keep power away from Paris, closer to the king.'}, {'start': '465.080', 'end': '471.240', 'text': 'For over a century, Versailles was the heart of the French monarchy,'}, {'start': '471.240', 'end': '478.039', 'text': 'until history took a radical turn with the French Revolution.'}, {'start': '478.039', 'end': '484.479', 'text': 'And honestly, when you see everything here, from the architecture to the details, you really'}, {'start': '484.479', 'end': '491.840', 'text': 'understand what power, control, and the desire to leave a mark through the ages mean.'}, {'start': '491.840', 'end': '496.280', 'text': 'After the Revolution, when the monarchy fell'}, {'start': '496.280', 'end': '502.520', 'text': 'and everything changed, Versailles went through a huge transformation.'}, {'start': '502.520', 'end': '507.560', 'text': 'It was no longer a symbol of royal power, and'}, {'start': '507.560', 'end': '514.399', 'text': 'Louis XIV left behind a unique legacy.'}, {'start': '514.399', 'end': '518.320', 'text': 'In 1837, Versailles became a museum, a place'}, {'start': '518.320', 'end': '522.880', 'text': 'open to everyone, where anyone can come to learn about French history'}, {'start': '522.880', 'end': '529.120', 'text': 'and the monarchy’s glory days. What’s fascinating'}, {'start': '529.120', 'end': '536.680', 'text': 'is that the place became a true masterpiece of art and culture.'}, {'start': '550.800', 'end': '556.279', 'text': 'Upstairs in the palace, we found a series of beautiful rooms,'}, {'start': '556.279', 'end': '562.880', 'text': 'each with its own charm, and of course, another grand portrait of Louis.'}, {'start': '568.519', 'end': '574.680', 'text': 'Here, the rooms are decorated with incredible opulence, not only are there'}, {'start': '574.680', 'end': '581.040', 'text': 'monarch portraits, but the walls are covered in tapestries and sophisticated furniture.'}, {'start': '581.040', 'end': '586.839', 'text': 'Every detail seems designed to impress and reflect'}, {'start': '586.839', 'end': '591.920', 'text': 'the king’s grandeur. We also saw portraits of other key figures from that time,'}, {'start': '591.920', 'end': '596.279', 'text': 'from royal family members to nobles and court advisors.'}, {'start': '596.279', 'end': '602.720', 'text': 'Each tells a unique story and, in a way,'}, {'start': '602.720', 'end': '607.800', 'text': 'transports you back to France’s golden era.'}, {'start': '657.000', 'end': '660.600', 'text': 'An especially interesting detail on this floor was'}, {'start': '660.600', 'end': '666.760', 'text': 'the portraits of Louis XIV’s mistresses. These portraits symbolize'}, {'start': '666.760', 'end': '673.240', 'text': 'the king’s complex relationships, he had many mistresses throughout his life.'}, {'start': '673.240', 'end': '678.720', 'text': 'Each woman was portrayed with grace and elegance,'}, {'start': '678.720', 'end': '683.519', 'text': 'and the artworks reflect both their status and the influence they held at court.'}, {'start': '683.519', 'end': '689.880', 'text': 'Some played important political roles, and'}, {'start': '689.880', 'end': '694.760', 'text': 'seeing their portraits, you feel a mix of power,'}, {'start': '694.760', 'end': '699.160', 'text': 'beauty, and intrigue. In this part of the palace,'}, {'start': '699.160', 'end': '704.240', 'text': 'we found rooms decorated with golden details, where paintings of Louis XIV'}, {'start': '704.240', 'end': '708.440', 'text': 'are everywhere. On some walls,'}, {'start': '708.440', 'end': '714.160', 'text': 'he’s depicted as a military leader on horseback, like we saw'}, {'start': '714.160', 'end': '720.360', 'text': 'downstairs; in others, mythological scenes or court life moments are featured.'}, {'start': '720.360', 'end': '725.279', 'text': 'These paintings weren’t just for decoration, they were meant to'}, {'start': '725.279', 'end': '729.440', 'text': 'reinforce the king’s powerful image.'}, {'start': '729.440', 'end': '733.560', 'text': 'We also saw portraits of other royal family members and nobles,'}, {'start': '733.560', 'end': '739.560', 'text': 'many with refined elegance and deep political meaning.'}, {'start': '739.560', 'end': '744.120', 'text': 'Some artworks showed how the king strengthened his power'}, {'start': '744.120', 'end': '749.040', 'text': 'through alliances and relationships with nobles, including his famous mistresses,'}, {'start': '749.040', 'end': '753.800', 'text': 'who played important roles at court.'}, {'start': '767.920', 'end': '773.440', 'text': 'As we continued through the rooms, we saw a series of stunning'}, {'start': '773.440', 'end': '778.760', 'text': 'tapestries depicting hunting scenes or battles,'}, {'start': '778.760', 'end': '782.720', 'text': 'all tied to the glory of the French kingdom.'}, {'start': '782.720', 'end': '789.000', 'text': 'These weren’t just decorative, they were clear statements of power, prestige, and control,'}, {'start': '789.000', 'end': '795.399', 'text': 'a true form of artistic propaganda of the time. But beyond the grandeur,'}, {'start': '795.399', 'end': '800.560', 'text': 'we also noticed surprisingly delicate details,'}, {'start': '800.560', 'end': '806.279', 'text': 'painted or embroidered flowers on tapestries, floral carvings in the furniture.'}, {'start': '806.279', 'end': '812.240', 'text': 'These touches added refinement and sensitivity.'}, {'start': '812.240', 'end': '817.440', 'text': 'Superb! It was lovely to see that even in a place dedicated'}, {'start': '817.440', 'end': '823.480', 'text': 'to power and greatness, there was a deep concern for aesthetics and the discreet beauty'}, {'start': '823.480', 'end': '831.040', 'text': 'that completes everything with elegance.'}, {'start': '871.560', 'end': '875.880', 'text': 'Just like at the Louvre, one of the most impressive things'}, {'start': '875.880', 'end': '882.920', 'text': 'we saw were the ceilings, true works of art here'}, {'start': '882.920', 'end': '889.880', 'text': 'too, taking your breath away the moment you look up.'}, {'start': '889.880', 'end': '893.800', 'text': 'Rooms with ceilings painted or sculpted with'}, {'start': '893.839', 'end': '901.920', 'text': 'spectacular mythological scenes, gods, heroes, legendary battles, all full of energy'}, {'start': '901.920', 'end': '904.440', 'text': 'and color.'}, {'start': '935.120', 'end': '939.800', 'text': 'The angels, painted with incredible expressiveness, seem to float above you,'}, {'start': '939.800', 'end': '944.040', 'text': 'wrapping the room in an almost surreal atmosphere.'}, {'start': '944.040', 'end': '949.440', 'text': 'Everything is so rich in detail, it’s hard to believe it’s real.'}, {'start': '949.440', 'end': '953.560', 'text': 'It’s as if all of history and mythology were lifted'}, {'start': '953.560', 'end': '958.240', 'text': 'to the ceiling to be admired in silence, with your head raised,'}, {'start': '958.240', 'end': '965.240', 'text': 'just like the courtiers once did. It’s the kind of art that leaves'}, {'start': '965.240', 'end': '970.000', 'text': 'no one indifferent, that makes you feel you’re in'}, {'start': '970.000', 'end': '974.720', 'text': 'a truly special place.'}, {'start': '996.399', 'end': '1000.000', 'text': 'The spectacular ceilings at Versailles were painted by some of France’s'}, {'start': '1000.000', 'end': '1005.959', 'text': 'greatest artists of the 17th century, under the command'}, {'start': '1005.959', 'end': '1011.519', 'text': 'of Louis XIV. One of the best-known contributors'}, {'start': '1011.519', 'end': '1018.720', 'text': 'was Charles Le Brun, the king’s official painter'}, {'start': '1018.720', 'end': '1022.480', 'text': 'and artistic director at Versailles.'}, {'start': '1049.559', 'end': '1053.880', 'text': 'His ceilings depict mythological scenes from ancient Rome'}, {'start': '1053.880', 'end': '1060.760', 'text': 'and Greece, gods like Mars, Venus, Apollo, or Jupiter, symbolically'}, {'start': '1060.760', 'end': '1065.799', 'text': 'chosen to reflect qualities Louis XIV wanted to associate'}, {'start': '1065.799', 'end': '1071.559', 'text': 'with himself: power, justice, beauty, light. What’s'}, {'start': '1071.559', 'end': '1077.120', 'text': 'interesting is that these ceiling paintings weren’t chosen randomly.'}, {'start': '1077.120', 'end': '1081.440', 'text': 'Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, wanted to be'}, {'start': '1081.440', 'end': '1087.919', 'text': 'seen as a brilliant, powerful leader, so he was often represented as Apollo,'}, {'start': '1087.919', 'end': '1093.720', 'text': 'the god of the sun and the arts. Through these images, the king sent a clear'}, {'start': '1093.720', 'end': '1099.880', 'text': 'message: he was the center of the world. The ceilings were not just beautiful,'}, {'start': '1099.880', 'end': '1103.440', 'text': 'they were a way to display his power and importance.'}, {'start': '1114.559', 'end': '1119.960', 'text': 'One of the seven rooms in the King’s Grand'}, {'start': '1119.960', 'end': '1123.960', 'text': 'Apartment is the Mercury Salon.\nDecorated with a deep red tapestry'}, {'start': '1123.960', 'end': '1129.080', 'text': 'that fills the space with warm, royal energy.'}, {'start': '1129.080', 'end': '1134.480', 'text': 'Everything is designed to command respect: heavy drapes, furniture with golden details,'}, {'start': '1134.480', 'end': '1140.960', 'text': 'and of course, the canopy bed placed right in the center,'}, {'start': '1140.960', 'end': '1144.400', 'text': 'as a true symbol of power.'}, {'start': '1148.240', 'end': '1154.120', 'text': 'The red tapestry adds drama and warmth, while also highlighting'}, {'start': '1154.120', 'end': '1162.440', 'text': 'intimacy and authority. This room shows how carefully every detail was designed'}, {'start': '1162.440', 'end': '1167.240', 'text': 'to express power, even in the most'}, {'start': '1167.240', 'end': '1169.919', 'text': 'personal spaces.'}, {'start': '1174.880', 'end': '1179.720', 'text': 'The ceiling is decorated with mythological scenes and symbols reflecting'}, {'start': '1179.720', 'end': '1186.080', 'text': 'royal power and refinement. We see Mercury, the messenger god,'}, {'start': '1186.080', 'end': '1193.120', 'text': 'representing movement, commerce, and the court’s dynamism, bringing energy and life to'}, {'start': '1193.120', 'end': '1196.640', 'text': 'the whole room.'}, {'start': '1254.200', 'end': '1259.240', 'text': 'We now reach one of the most spectacular places in the entire palace,'}, {'start': '1259.240', 'end': '1265.159', 'text': 'the Hall of Mirrors. Even though I knew what to expect,'}, {'start': '1265.159', 'end': '1274.679', 'text': 'stepping in here… wow. It’s overwhelming. Long, bright, imposing,'}, {'start': '1274.679', 'end': '1279.919', 'text': 'with mirrors as far as the eye can see and a never-ending line of chandeliers hanging from'}, {'start': '1279.919', 'end': '1285.799', 'text': 'the ceiling—every part of this hall feels like a movie set.'}, {'start': '1285.799', 'end': '1291.240', 'text': 'Back in the day, this was where the king made'}, {'start': '1291.240', 'end': '1296.200', 'text': 'his grand entrance, where balls, lavish receptions, and key political meetings were held.'}, {'start': '1296.200', 'end': '1302.880', 'text': 'The 357 mirrors weren’t just for beauty, they were an extreme luxury at the time, since'}, {'start': '1302.880', 'end': '1308.120', 'text': 'mirrors were expensive and hard to make.'}, {'start': '1308.120', 'end': '1315.600', 'text': 'The entire hall was designed to impress, and honestly, it still does. The ceiling, painted by'}, {'start': '1315.600', 'end': '1320.440', 'text': 'Charles Le Brun, continues the story of Louis XIV’s power,'}, {'start': '1320.440', 'end': '1325.600', 'text': 'full of mythological scenes and symbols portraying him as a divine'}, {'start': '1325.600', 'end': '1327.919', 'text': 'leader.'}, {'start': '1332.880', 'end': '1338.880', 'text': 'The King’s Bedroom, where Louis XIV spent his nights'}, {'start': '1338.880', 'end': '1343.919', 'text': 'and where important ceremonies took place. What struck me most is how'}, {'start': '1343.919', 'end': '1348.159', 'text': 'theatrical everything is, and not by accident.\nThe bedroom wasn’t just a place to rest,'}, {'start': '1348.159', 'end': '1354.679', 'text': 'it was a public stage where the king performed his daily role in front of courtiers.'}, {'start': '1354.679', 'end': '1361.279', 'text': "Here took place the morning ceremony, the 'lever du roi',"}, {'start': '1361.279', 'end': '1367.120', 'text': "when privileged nobles witnessed the king’s awakening. In the King's bedroom,"}, {'start': '1367.120', 'end': '1373.000', 'text': 'only a few people had access, divided into six categories. Among the first were'}, {'start': '1373.000', 'end': '1379.720', 'text': 'the king’s sons and grandsons, princesses, doctors, and high-ranking servants.'}, {'start': '1379.720', 'end': '1386.600', 'text': 'These individuals were allowed to enter even while the king was still in bed.'}, {'start': '1403.480', 'end': '1411.279', 'text': 'The Queen’s Chamber has an air of elegance and refinement, yet you can feel'}, {'start': '1411.279', 'end': '1414.200', 'text': 'her intimacy there.'}, {'start': '1424.440', 'end': '1429.440', 'text': 'What’s interesting is that these Versailles rituals'}, {'start': '1429.440', 'end': '1434.919', 'text': 'strongly contrast with how we live today. In the past, the king’s power was displayed through'}, {'start': '1434.919', 'end': '1440.640', 'text': 'very formal and rigid ceremonies, with carefully chosen people close to him even'}, {'start': '1440.640', 'end': '1446.880', 'text': 'in private moments. Today, on the other hand, we live in a much more open and'}, {'start': '1446.880', 'end': '1451.279', 'text': 'informal era, where access to those in power is far easier and more'}, {'start': '1451.279', 'end': '1457.799', 'text': 'transparent. While back then everything was a show of authority, now power often'}, {'start': '1457.799', 'end': '1463.880', 'text': 'hides behind technology and institutions. It’s fascinating to see how'}, {'start': '1463.880', 'end': '1472.000', 'text': 'the world has changed and how the symbols of power have evolved.'}, {'start': '1476.679', 'end': '1481.919', 'text': 'We also stopped by Diana’s Room, which caught my attention immediately'}, {'start': '1481.919', 'end': '1488.240', 'text': 'with its strong colors and symbolic decor. Diana, the goddess of the hunt, was the perfect representation'}, {'start': '1488.240', 'end': '1493.240', 'text': 'of independence and feminine strength, so it’s no coincidence that this room'}, {'start': '1493.240', 'end': '1499.919', 'text': 'was decorated with mythological scenes related to her.'}, {'start': '1499.919', 'end': '1504.679', 'text': 'A dynamic composition filled with gods, clouds,'}, {'start': '1504.679', 'end': '1508.880', 'text': 'and movement, making you feel like you’re right'}, {'start': '1508.880', 'end': '1516.120', 'text': 'in the middle of an ancient tale. The entire room has a solemn yet elegant air. It was used'}, {'start': '1516.120', 'end': '1521.120', 'text': 'for more intimate gatherings, for games or exclusive meetings.'}, {'start': '1527.159', 'end': '1531.760', 'text': 'We also reached a room filled with immense historical significance, the Coronation Room,'}, {'start': '1531.760', 'end': '1537.679', 'text': 'which served different purposes over time but is'}, {'start': '1537.679', 'end': '1543.080', 'text': 'now dedicated to the glory of Napoleon Bonaparte.'}, {'start': '1543.080', 'end': '1549.799', 'text': 'Initially, it was the palace chapel, later transformed into the Grand Guard Room for the'}, {'start': '1549.799', 'end': '1556.159', 'text': 'King and Queen of France. However, in 1833, it was redesigned'}, {'start': '1556.159', 'end': '1561.799', 'text': 'to celebrate Napoleon’s empire, with artworks commissioned by him and'}, {'start': '1561.799', 'end': '1566.200', 'text': 'emblematic paintings such as the famous "The Coronation of Napoleon"'}, {'start': '1566.200', 'end': '1571.720', 'text': 'by Jacques-Louis David. The painting recreates the moment when Napoleon'}, {'start': '1571.720', 'end': '1576.279', 'text': 'crowned his wife, Josephine, and the decor'}, {'start': '1576.279', 'end': '1582.159', 'text': 'around it is a true masterpiece of its time. I like to believe that this room symbolizes not just the'}, {'start': '1582.159', 'end': '1588.039', 'text': 'rise of one man but also the shift from absolute monarchy to a'}, {'start': '1588.039', 'end': '1592.799', 'text': 'modern empire that forever changed France.'}, {'start': '1596.120', 'end': '1602.640', 'text': 'Next, we arrived at the Hall of War. Here, everything becomes more solemn, more powerful.'}, {'start': '1602.640', 'end': '1606.679', 'text': 'The walls are covered with massive paintings'}, {'start': '1606.679', 'end': '1609.399', 'text': 'that depict France’s greatest victories and those'}, {'start': '1621.679', 'end': '1626.600', 'text': 'of the king. Each scene is so detailed and dynamic,'}, {'start': '1626.600', 'end': '1632.000', 'text': 'you can almost feel the atmosphere of the battlefield.'}, {'start': '1633.120', 'end': '1639.679', 'text': 'Everything here is designed to convey strength, courage, and the military glory of the'}, {'start': '1651.080', 'end': '1655.679', 'text': 'monarchy. You realize that these rooms weren’t just meant to display artistic'}, {'start': '1655.679', 'end': '1660.960', 'text': 'beauty, but also the absolute power of the king.'}, {'start': '1691.640', 'end': '1698.399', 'text': 't’s a true history lesson, told not through words, but through color and symbols.'}, {'start': '1698.399', 'end': '1707.159', 'text': 'I was impressed by how well the political message blends with the artistic one.'}, {'start': '1794.200', 'end': '1799.399', 'text': 'Every room we passed through had its own personality,'}, {'start': '1799.399', 'end': '1805.399', 'text': 'some more austere, others brighter, but all carried the same refined atmosphere. I noticed'}, {'start': '1805.399', 'end': '1810.559', 'text': 'how the decor subtly changes from one room to another, with precious materials,'}, {'start': '1810.559', 'end': '1816.880', 'text': 'rich colors, and a harmony between furniture and walls. But what caught our attention'}, {'start': '1816.880', 'end': '1822.080', 'text': 'every time were the ceilings. They weren’t just beautifully painted,'}, {'start': '1822.080', 'end': '1827.559', 'text': 'they felt alive. With complex mythological scenes, celestial figures, and an interplay of'}, {'start': '1827.559', 'end': '1833.679', 'text': 'light and color, they gave you the impression that each room had its own private sky.'}, {'start': '1833.679', 'end': '1841.120', 'text': 'It was clear that nothing was done by accident.'}, {'start': '1841.120', 'end': '1846.640', 'text': 'Every artistic choice had a purpose: to impress, to impress  and to impress,'}, {'start': '1846.640', 'end': '1851.200', 'text': 'and I believe they managed to do that.'}, {'start': '1862.440', 'end': '1868.279', 'text': 'What many don’t know is that Versailles isn’t just about the past, but also about the present.'}, {'start': '1868.279', 'end': '1873.720', 'text': 'In one of the palace’s wings, which visitors don’t usually have access to,'}, {'start': '1873.720', 'end': '1878.200', 'text': 'lies the Congress Hall. It’s a completely different space from the opulence we see in the'}, {'start': '1878.200', 'end': '1884.320', 'text': 'rest of the palace. Here, during key moments, the entire French Parliament,'}, {'start': '1884.320', 'end': '1889.039', 'text': 'both the National Assembly and the Senate, gather in a serious and very modern setting.'}, {'start': '1889.039', 'end': '1893.960', 'text': 'The hall was specially arranged for these official meetings'}, {'start': '1893.960', 'end': '1899.960', 'text': 'and looks more like a parliamentary chamber than a royal room. Still,'}, {'start': '1899.960', 'end': '1905.120', 'text': 'the idea that modern decisions are made in the heart of a historic palace is fascinating.'}, {'start': '1905.120', 'end': '1910.080', 'text': 'I found the contrast between the glory of the old'}, {'start': '1910.080', 'end': '1914.120', 'text': 'absolute monarchy and today’s democracy incredible.'}, {'start': '1914.120', 'end': '1920.279', 'text': 'Versailles isn’t just a memory,  it’s a place where'}, {'start': '1920.279', 'end': '1924.880', 'text': 'history is still being written.'}, {'start': '1948.360', 'end': '1952.320', 'text': 'The Gardens of Versailles are truly impressive, not only because of their size but also because'}, {'start': '1952.320', 'end': '1958.559', 'text': 'of their layout. They span over 800 hectares,'}, {'start': '1958.559', 'end': '1964.000', 'text': 'with 300 hectares arranged in classic French style,  geometric alleys,'}, {'start': '1964.000', 'end': '1971.399', 'text': 'spectacular fountains, and sculptures that seem to come to life under the sunlight.'}, {'start': '1988.639', 'end': '1993.120', 'text': 'One of the most amazing features of the gardens'}, {'start': '1993.120', 'end': '1999.639', 'text': 'is the fountains, scattered throughout the park. The Fountain of Apollo,'}, {'start': '1999.639', 'end': '2004.600', 'text': 'for example, depicts a fascinating mythological scene, Apollo rising from the water in his'}, {'start': '2004.600', 'end': '2010.639', 'text': 'chariot pulled by horses. It’s a place that gives you a sense of grandeur,'}, {'start': '2010.639', 'end': '2015.600', 'text': 'like you’re in the middle of an ancient legend. Then there are the Nymph Fountains, with'}, {'start': '2015.600', 'end': '2020.919', 'text': 'mythological figures symbolizing nature and water gods.'}, {'start': '2020.919', 'end': '2027.360', 'text': 'Everything is crafted with incredible detail, and the way the water moves in the fountains creates a calming yet majestic atmosphere.'}, {'start': '2027.360', 'end': '2034.440', 'text': 'Unfortunately, during our visit, the fountains weren’t operating,'}, {'start': '2034.440', 'end': '2040.080', 'text': "probably due to the weather, as it's not the summer season. However,"}, {'start': '2040.080', 'end': '2048.720', 'text': "I'm sure that during summertime, the gardens completely transform."}, {'start': '2049.520', 'end': '2056.040', 'text': 'Here, you can walk for hours, admiring the tree-lined paths'}, {'start': '2056.040', 'end': '2059.960', 'text': "and carefully maintained greenery, even when it's not in bloom."}, {'start': '2059.960', 'end': '2064.760', 'text': 'These parks are wonderful because the paths guide you'}, {'start': '2064.760', 'end': '2072.280', 'text': 'toward peaceful spots or simply to fountains that bring a touch of elegance and grandeur.'}, {'start': '2072.280', 'end': '2077.480', 'text': 'I imagine that, in the past, these gardens were not only for relaxation, but also for royal'}, {'start': '2077.480', 'end': '2083.879', 'text': "ceremonies, strolls, and performances. It's fascinating how every corner"}, {'start': '2083.879', 'end': '2089.240', 'text': 'of this place hides a story and a piece of France’s history.'}, {'start': '2105.200', 'end': '2110.599', 'text': 'We’re truly grateful we got to visit the majesty of'}, {'start': '2110.599', 'end': '2115.240', 'text': 'this palace, and we thank you for joining us on this adventure. Don’t forget'}, {'start': '2115.240', 'end': '2118.880', 'text': 'to like, it really helps us a lot and encourages us'}, {'start': '2118.880', 'end': '2124.280', 'text': 'to keep creating quality content, and to subscribe for more stories from'}, {'start': '2124.280', 'end': '2129.520', 'text': 'amazing places! Until next time,'}, {'start': '2129.520', 'end': '2137.200', 'text': 'remember to color your life with precious memories, sending hugs and kisses!'}]