It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s 11 must-see crown jewels around the world.
Technically not a crown but equally as impressive, the Arms of Skanderberg are on display in the Imperial Armoury in Weltmuseum Wien, Austria. These arms include a helmet once worn by Skanderberg, a 15th-century Albanian warlord known for his rebellion against the Ottoman Empire in Southeast Europe. © Saxanad | Dreamstime.com
Located within Tower of London, the Jewel House is home to the British crown jewels. The collection today includes the Imperial State Crown as worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II, diamonds like the Koh-i-Noor, the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross and more. © Mistervlad | Dreamstime.com
The Holy Crown of Hungary was named in honor of Saint Stephen I of Hungary and used as the coronation crown for most of its existence since the 11th century. The crown is currently on display in the central Domed Hall of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest. © Balazs Czitrovszky | Dreamstime.com
Despite centuries of debates on its origins and function, Moctezuma’s headdress remains an iconic artifact when it comes to Aztec history. While tradition points to the headdress belonging to Moctezuma II, emperor of the Aztecs, historians today are unsure. It’s clear, however, this item held great importance on both a political and religious level. The headdress can be viewed at Weltmuseum in Vienna, Austria. © Yurasova | Dreamstime.com
Admire the Danish Crown Regalia, consisting of three crowns, a scepter and orb, at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen. The oldest of the crowns belonged to Christian IV in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The treasury in which the jewels are displayed is also home to the Royal Regalia, too. © Natalia Rumyantseva | Dreamstime.com
Head to the Residenz palace in Munich, Germany, to take in the glittering Bavarian Crown Jewels. These items were used between 1806 and 1918. Contrary to the name, the jewels were not used in coronation ceremonies nor were they worn in public; rather, they were placed on a cushion when displayed during special occasions. © Lestertairpolling | Dreamstime.com
See a majority of the surviving French Crown Jewels in the Louvre in Paris. These crowns, orbs, diadems and jewels were symbols of royal or imperial power between 752 and 1870, worn by notable figures including Emperor Napoleon, King Louis XV and King Charles V. © Frimufilms | Dreamstime.com
Although not a royal crown, the Iron Crown of Lombardy, Italy, was just as important of a symbol. This crown, within Duomo of Monza, was a reliquary votive crown and considered one of the oldest royal insignia in Christendom. The crown dates to the Middle Ages and was occasionally used as regalia for coronations of Holy Roman Emperors as kings of Italy. © Wirestock | Dreamstime.com
Known as the Crown of the Austrian Empire, this unique and eye-catching crown was created in Prague in 1602 for Rudolf II. Adorned with rubies, sapphires, diamonds and pearls, each detail symbolizes the emperor’s divine right to rule. © Aleksandar Todorovic| Dreamstime.com
Kings, queens and nobles during the Silla period in Korea (57 B.C.E. – 935 A.D.) donned these spectacular headpieces as a sign of power. Tombs like the one pictured in Gyeongji preserved the remains and crowns of ruling figures, many on display at an array of museums across the country. © Tupungato | Dreamstime.com
One of the most iconic of the Bohemian crown jewels is the Crown of Saint Wenceslas, crafted in 1346 for Charles IV, king of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Emperor. This crown consists of 21–22 carat gold and massive precious stones and pearls. Only a replica is on display, along with other crown jewels. © Yakub88 | Dreamstime.com
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