Palaces · London
Savoy Palace
Savoy Palace — the residence of John of Gaunt until it was destroyed in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Savoy Palace is a palace in the United Kingdom — a residence built or used by royalty, the aristocracy, or a bishop. Records date its origin to 1263. Named after Peter II, Count of Savoy. Wikidata describes it as: "the residence of John of Gaunt until it was destroyed in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381". Coordinates: 51.5106°, -0.1203°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Savoy Palace, considered the grandest nobleman's townhouse of medieval London, was the residence of prince John of Gaunt until it was destroyed during rioting in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. The palace was on the site of an estate given to Peter II, Count of Savoy, in the mid-13th century, which in the following century came to be controlled by Gaunt's family and then the monarch by right of the Duchy of Lancaster. It was situated between the Strand and the River Thames. French monarch John II of France died here during his "honourable captivity", after an illness. In the locality of the palace, the administration of law was by a special jurisdiction, separate from the rest of the county of Middlesex, known as the Liberty of the Savoy. The Tudor-era Savoy Chapel is located on the site of the former palace and has carried on the name. The name is also carried on by the Savoy Theatre and Savoy Hotel also located on the former estate.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5106, -0.1203
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2R 0AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1263
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1886295 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Savoy Palace (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Savoy on Norden's map.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Savoy Palace?
- Savoy Palace is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2R 0AA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- When was Savoy Palace built?
- Built or established in 1263.
- Who owns Savoy Palace?
- Savoy Palace is owned by Peter II, Count of Savoy<br>Edmund Crouchback<br>Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster<br>Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster<br>Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster<br>John of Gaunt.
- Does Savoy Palace charge admission?
- Savoy Palace typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Savoy Palace?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2R 0AA.