General Description
The palace, with a number of towers and turrets, served as the planet's capitol building. It was the largest building in Theed, and was centuries old by the time of the Invasion of Naboo. Its lavish, hand-crafted suites were used to entertain Republic dignitaries from other worlds. The elected monarch would govern from the palace throne room and hold meetings of state with the Naboo Royal Advisory Council as well.
The Turret Room
It was traditional for newly elected monarchs to add a new tower or turret to the palace. King Veruna established a massive royal library during his thirteen-year reign. The turret room was constructed by King Jafan, the first monarch of the Great Time of Peace. It was a lavish set of chambers, designed to entertain visiting dignitaries and was used by the Jedi High Council at the time of Qui-Gon Jinn's funeral in 32 BBY. The chambers were connected to a small temple where the acting monarch would go to pay tribute to past rulers.
The Throne Room
The current monarch ruled Naboo from the throne room. It was an elegant marble room consisting of a throne, a large desk for the monarch, and chairs set out for the Royal Advisory Council and the handmaidens. The room had large, paned windows, and could be reached either by sliding doors or a set of stairs. Sometime before the Invasion of Naboo, the throne was fit with a secret compartment containing blasters. This compartment was pivotal in the Battle of Naboo, when Queen Amidala used the concealed blasters to take Viceroy Gunray hostage.
Palace Plaza
The main entrance of the palace opened upon the Palace Plaza. It was a grand, open avenue where celebrations often took place. Opposite the palace, the Triumphal Arch led to the Palace Courtyard, which featured a circular central area, encircled by a shallow moat which could be crossed by a stately bridge. It's many fountains, plants and walkways were enjoyed by many dignitaries. Senator Amidala's office was in one of the buildings enclosing the plaza.
The palace, with a number of towers and turrets, served as the planet's capitol building. It was the largest building in Theed, and was centuries old by the time of the Invasion of Naboo. Its lavish, hand-crafted suites were used to entertain Republic dignitaries from other worlds. The elected monarch would govern from the palace throne room and hold meetings of state with the Naboo Royal Advisory Council as well.
The Turret Room
It was traditional for newly elected monarchs to add a new tower or turret to the palace. King Veruna established a massive royal library during his thirteen-year reign. The turret room was constructed by King Jafan, the first monarch of the Great Time of Peace. It was a lavish set of chambers, designed to entertain visiting dignitaries and was used by the Jedi High Council at the time of Qui-Gon Jinn's funeral in 32 BBY. The chambers were connected to a small temple where the acting monarch would go to pay tribute to past rulers.
The Throne Room
The current monarch ruled Naboo from the throne room. It was an elegant marble room consisting of a throne, a large desk for the monarch, and chairs set out for the Royal Advisory Council and the handmaidens. The room had large, paned windows, and could be reached either by sliding doors or a set of stairs. Sometime before the Invasion of Naboo, the throne was fit with a secret compartment containing blasters. This compartment was pivotal in the Battle of Naboo, when Queen Amidala used the concealed blasters to take Viceroy Gunray hostage.
Palace Plaza
The main entrance of the palace opened upon the Palace Plaza. It was a grand, open avenue where celebrations often took place. Opposite the palace, the Triumphal Arch led to the Palace Courtyard, which featured a circular central area, encircled by a shallow moat which could be crossed by a stately bridge. It's many fountains, plants and walkways were enjoyed by many dignitaries. Senator Amidala's office was in one of the buildings enclosing the plaza.
