The Hall of Mirrors

hall of mirrors
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One of the historical attractions in the palace is its Hall of Mirrors, in France, "Galerie des Glaces".

The galerie is located on the first floor of the building. It contains 578 mirrors - assembled in arcades. Each window arcade opposite a giant window over-looking the gardens. The ceiling is filled with paintings with golden beams .

Beyond its pulchritude, this hall is more celebrated due to its historical component, being the very site of the proclamation of the German Empire in 1871. Forty eight years later, this hall was the assembly place for the Paris Peace Conference which led to signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

The Treaty of Versailles is the peace treaty which put an official end to World War I between allies and Central Powers.