Where the world leaders live: 20 photos of residences

Everyone knows about the White House, but in what houses do world-class leaders live? It is not surprising that the powerful of this world live in houses full of luxury, corresponding to their high-ranking positions. These residences are equipped with everything from helicopter pads to the rarest works of art.

From the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to the palace in Paris, home to the President of France ... We invite you to visit the places where the magnificent residences of the 12 world leaders are located.

Palace of Alvorada in Brasilia

Brazilian presidents have been in this building since 1956. Modernist research shows the reflecting pool and sculptures of the Brazilian artist Alfredo Cheshiatti (main photo).

In the minimalist house there are private apartments, a huge living room and a cellar with an auditorium, a games room, a warehouse and a kitchen.

Residence of the President of France

Not far from the Champs Elysées in Paris is the residence of the President of France, which has been used since the 1840s.

The palace, which was erected in 1722, is replete with gold. The most striking example of its generous interiors is the Salle des Fêtes, or the Hall of Festivities. It is also an official room for conferences and banquets.

The president's office is known as the Salon Dore, or the "golden room". Such an exquisite name she received in honor of the abundance of gold, which can be seen almost everywhere: it is decorated with walls, doors and furniture.

Emperor's Palace in Tokyo

The Imperial Palace is located in the center of Tokyo, in the center of a huge park, which is surrounded by a moat and thick stone walls. Here lives the emperor of Japan Akihito and his family.

The White house

The White House in Washington is probably the most famous presidential residence in the world, and the Oval Office serves as the official working space for the president. This is the most popular room. Here the head of the United States Donald Trump meets with diplomats, dignitaries and heads of other states.

The White House has two dining rooms, one of which is intended for the president's family, and the second is for refined lunches given in honor of world leaders.

Moscow Kremlin

The Moscow Kremlin represents a "fortress within the city". It was built between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries. It houses the residence of the Russian president.

The Senate building, located inside the Kremlin complex, is the official residence of Vladimir Putin.

Hanoi Palace in Vietnam

The Presidential Palace of Hanoi in Vietnam was erected for the Governor-General of Indochina at the beginning of the 20th century. Today the building is intended only for receptions of high-ranking guests at the official level.

The carp pond is surrounded by presidential apartments. He, like many buildings in Indochina, relating to the era of French expansion, was designed by an architect from France and designed in a European style.

Buckingham Palace

Although she is legally not the political head of state, Queen Elizabeth II lives in Buckingham Palace in London, which has been home to the English monarchy since 1837.

The palace includes 775 rooms, including 52 royal bedrooms, 188 staff rooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.

Downing Street, 10 - is the address of the English Prime Minister.

Ak-Saray in Ankara

President of the Turkish Republic Recep Tayyip Erdogan resides in Ankara, in Ak-Saray. Construction of the palace cost $ 615 million. It contains over 1,100 rooms, which makes the building more luxurious than the White House and the Palace of Versailles.

Bellevue in Berlin

The Bellevue Palace is made in neoclassical style. It is located in the center of Berlin, is the official residence of the President of Germany since 1994. The building was erected in 1785 for the brother of Frederick the Great. Later it became a school under Kaiser Wilhelm II, and was also a museum under Nazi rule.

Quirinal Palace in Rome

The Quirinal Palace in Rome is 20 times larger than the White House. In it lived 30 popes, four Italian kings and 12 presidents of Italy.

President of Italy Sergio Mattarella opened to the public access to the palace in 1200 rooms, as it houses mobile and permanent art exhibitions.

Vaduz Castle

On the green hill in Vaduz, in the Principality of Liechtenstein, is the castle of Vaduz, where the prince Hans-Adam II lives.

August 15 - National Day of Liechtenstein. On lawns in front of the castle are large ceremonies, and the participants are invited to the gardens of the castle for a reception.