Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, United Kingdom, is a monumental country house and the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough. Built between 1705 and 1722, it is a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture and is the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, recognizing its historical significance and architectural grandeur. It is surrounded by over 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland, designed by the famous landscape architect Capability Brown. Blenheim Palace is also notable as the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill.
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