Theed Royal Palace/Legends

Theed Royal Palace was an architectural wonder that sat on the edge of a cliff in Naboo's capital city, Theed. It was here where the Monarch of Naboo resided.

Characteristics
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.

History


During the First Battle of Theed, Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray assumed control of Naboo from Queen Amidala's own throne room. The Second Battle of Theed led to Queen Amidala retaking Naboo and capturing Nute Gunray in the throne room.

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

Behind the scenes

 * The interior scenes in The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones were shot in the Caserta Palace near Naples.


 * The exterior design was directly inspired by the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael, California which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The building features round designs set into the hillside with characteristic blue domed roofs. Scenes from THX-1138 and Gattaca were also filmed there.

Appearances



 * A Summer's Dream
 * The Starfighter Trap
 * Cloak of Deception
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace comic
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
 * LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
 * Episode I: Obi-Wan Kenobi
 * Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones comic
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * The Last of the Jedi: Death on Naboo
 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi