13 Unique Presidential Palaces

By Rita

The world wonder website when earth recently compiled a list of “12 Coolest-Shaped Islands in the World,” with Guishan Island making the list for its unique shape. More recently, they also put together “13 Unique Presidential Palaces,” offering a glimpse into the design of the highest national power symbols from around the world through architecture of diverse styles,

▲Presidential Office Building (Photo / Wikipedia, the same below)

1. Taiwan, Presidential Office Building
Heavily damaged during World War II, it was rebuilt in 1946. The main building has five

2. India, Presidential PalaceTop image)
Designed by a British architect, the building embodies European classical style and also subtly features local Indian elements such as stone basins, elephants, and reliefs.

3. Portugal, Belém Palace (Top image)
The entire building is L-shaped and is famous for the art, murals, medals, and paintings inlaid in the interior ceiling.

4. Brazil, Palácio do Planalto (Planalto Palace)Top image)
The 36,000-square-meter building is inspired by fine lines and waves, expressing modernism and simplicity.

5. Italy, Quirinal Palace (Top image)
The world’s sixth-largest palace, located on the seventh-highest hill in Rome, the Quirinal Hill, is said to have 1,200 rooms.

6. South Korea, Blue House (Top image)
The most eye-catching feature is its blue roof tiles—approximately 150,000 tiles were used, each fired to enhance durability.

7. Germany, Bellevue Palace(Top image)
Built in 1786, it is Germany’s first neoclassical building.

8. Vietnam, Presidential Palace in Hanoi (The image above)
Built during the French colonial period, its design reflects neoclassical style with Baroque decorative details.

9. United States, The White House(The image above)
It has 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, 412 doors... The interior decorations include works not only from American but also European artists.

10. Argentina, Casa Rosada(The image above)
The pink base color of the building has two explanations: one says it’s a mix of red and white to ease tensions between the country’s political parties, and another claims that cow blood was mixed into the paint to prevent humidity from damaging the structure.

11. Russia, The Kremlin(The image above)
Located in the city center, its walls protect an area of 275,000 square meters, including five palaces and four cathedrals.

12. France, Élysée Palace(The image above)
Located near the Champs-Élysées, it includes a three-story main building, two wings, a courtyard, and gardens.

13. Kazakhstan, Presidential Palace(The image above)
This building showcases Kazakh and Eastern styles, most notably featuring a blue-gold dome topped with a spire.