10 official residences of world leaders that can be visited

From home number 10 Downing Street in the UK to the South Korean Blue Palace, the residences of world leaders are unique in their own way. Classic castles, luxurious palaces and spacious mansions - all of them have architectural identity and are of historical value. So where are the presidents and prime ministers removed after the state service? Here are 10 magnificent residences that have accepted world leaders in their walls.

The Elysee Palace (Paris, France)

One of the most luxurious presidential residences in the world - the Elysee Palace - is the standard of French classicism. Its rich environment - decorated with gold and Italian marble halls, velvet curtains and painting - forced former socialist presidents to look for more modest places to live. Built in 1722 and host to the leaders of the state since 1840, the residence is located in the center of Paris, near the Champs Elysees.

Blue House (Seoul, South Korea)

The residence of the President of South Korea is a complex of buildings made in the traditional Korean style, with an area of 62 acres. Here rises the amazing palace of Cheonwade with a roof decorated with 150 thousand blue tile tiles. It is to them that he owes his second name - the Blue House. Around it are well-kept gardens with trees planted by presidents, fountains and statues. In 1968, the Blue House was attacked. The residence was stormed by North Korean saboteurs. His goal - to kill President Park Jung Hee - they could not fulfill.

The White House (Washington, USA)

The residences of American presidents are more than 200 years old. Construction of the building began in the autumn of 1792. The construction of the White House was overseen by George Washington himself, who never took up the Oval Office. The residence is made in the Palladian style. However, its internal design always depended on who is in power. Entering the White House, each president had the opportunity to change the interior design in accordance with their tastes. However, it has not changed much since the setting up of the residence in 1814 by the British.

Casa Rosada (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Like most presidential residences, Casa Rosada is in the heart of the capital of the state. The palace is located on the square of May and is open for visiting. It is rumored that the building owes its pink cowhide color, added to the white paint, so that its walls are not affected by humidity.

White Palace (Ankara, Turkey)

The White Palace in Ankara is one of the youngest residences owned by world leaders. It was rebuilt in 2014 and is a monument to the future of Turkey. 615 million dollars were invested in the presidential mansion, which became a symbol of unprecedented wealth and power. It accommodates more than a thousand rooms and four underground floors.

Downing Street, 10 (London, UK)

House number 10 on Downing Street in Westminster has become the seat of Prime Minister of Great Britain since 1735. According to the first mention of him, in the Middle Ages there was a brewery belonging to the abbey Abbington. The house is much larger than it might seem at first glance. It is connected to Building 12 by a corridor passing through House No. 11, where the Chancellor of the Exchequer of Great Britain lives.

Palace of the Dawn (Brasilia, Brazil)

Residences of the Brazilian president are alien to the monumentality of the White House, it does not find magnificent decorations of the Elysee Palace; it does not possess the rich history of Downing Street, 10. The Dawn Palace, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer and rebuilt in 1957, is a modernist masterpiece, original and modern. In addition to libraries, conference halls and rooms for solemn events, the residence has a cinema, playrooms, a private chapel and a helipad. His poetic title is due to President Juscelin Kubichek, who transferred the state capital to the city of Brasilia.

The Imperial Palace of Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)

The magnificent Tokyo Palace, surrounded by picturesque landscapes, incredible gardens and a wide moat, was erected on the territory of the Edo Castle, where almost two centuries, until 1867, lived representatives of the Shogun dynasty of Takugawa. It became the residence of the ruling family from 1888 and during its existence survived many tests. The Imperial Palace was destroyed in the Second World War, and then rebuilt. At the same time, the traditional style of the residence was preserved. It still remains a reflection of the Meiji era, although its interiors feel a Western influence. Twice a year, tourists visit the gardens of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo, and the leader of Japan welcomes visitors with a welcome speech.

Vaduz Castle (Vaduz, Liechtenstein)

A classic medieval castle erected on the slope of a steep hill with stunning views of the Alpine landscapes - this is the residence of the reigning prince of Liechtenstein Hans-Adam II. Built in the XII century, the castle of Vaduz is closed to visitors. But this does not mean that you can not admire it from afar and take a few photographs.

Sussex Drive, 24 (Ottawa, Canada)

The official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada is a mansion in the Norman style, built in the XIX century. Over 60 years have passed since the capital reconstruction, and now it desperately needs reconstruction. Justin Trudo, acting Prime Minister of Canada, part of the childhood that came during the reign of his father, spent in the walls of the mansion. However, having come to power, he never returned. Justin Trudeau settled in the nearby Rideau Cottage.