Which palace near Bauska, designed by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, is often called the Versailles of Latvia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Rundāle Palace
- Step 1: The palace was built for Duke Ernst Johann Biron of Courland in the eighteenth century. Step 2. It is known for its baroque and rococo rooms and its garden. Answer: Rundāle Palace. Why not the others: Jelgava Palace is another work, and the others are medieval castles.
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