The Most Beautiful Presidential Residences in the World
This year, we enter a political year, and hashtags are buzzing on social media, and presidential campaigns have already begun. In April, our country's quinquennial celebration will also commence to determine who will occupy the grand presidential palace. Speaking of presidential palaces, it's not just Indonesia that has presidential residences with all their grandeur and beauty. Several countries below also have magnificent and beautiful presidential residences, and their design and decoration are quite inspiring if you're considering building a presidential palace. So which countries have these grand and beautiful presidential residences? Let's find out.
Elysée Palace, Paris, France
Who doesn't know the country famous for its romance and the iconic Eiffel Tower? France is a stunning country and a popular tourist destination. Behind all of this, France also has a beautiful presidential palace. The Elysée Palace was built in 1722 and officially used as the residence for the President of France in 1848. This presidential residence has two floors: the basement and the first floor. Both floors and their rooms are filled with European-style decorations and intricate carvings. The head of state's room in the Elysée Palace is called the "Salon doré," named after the room's golden hues.
Prague Castle, Czech Republic
The construction of Prague Castle began in 870 and was completed in 1929. According to the Guinness Book of Records, Prague Castle is listed as one of the oldest and largest castles in the world. The castle features Renaissance architecture (ancient art from the 14th to 16th centuries) with a touch of Gothic influence. This castle is one of the largest castle complexes, covering nearly 70,000 square meters. With its ancient and unique architecture, it attracts foreign tourists visiting the Czech Republic. Due to its immense size, the castle is divided into several sections: the Palace, the Cathedral, the Hall, the Gardens, the Towers, and other surrounding buildings. The interior of Prague Castle naturally exudes a vintage European design, with ancient carvings adorning every wall.
Presidential Palace Hanoi Vietnam
The Presidential Palace in Hanoi serves as the primary residence for Vietnam's president. It features a relatively simple design that doesn't diminish its beauty. The Presidential Palace in Hanoi was completed in 1906 by French architect Auguste Henri Vildieu, giving the building a French architectural style. What makes the Presidential Palace in Vietnam unique is its blend of Western and French-style architecture on the exterior, while the interior reflects a Vietnamese design.
White House United States of America
When we hear the words "White House," we immediately think of the United States. The current White House is a relatively new building since the original structure was burned down and destroyed in 1814. It was replaced by the current building, completed in 1817. The White House features an architectural design inspired by Roman architecture, blended with Western Palladian architecture. For such a massive presidential palace, the White House is divided into four sections: the Executive Residence, the West Wing, the East Wing, and the Gardens. It boasts 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and spans six levels. Painting the entire White House requires 570 gallons of paint.
source:
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/most-beautiful-presidential-palaces-white-house-kremlin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89lys%C3%A9e_Palace
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_Palace,_Hanoi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague_Castle
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House
