World's Most Stunning Presidential Palaces

Presidential palaces are usually one of a city's most impressive aesthetic highlights for both citizens and tourists alike. In cases like Buenos Aires' Casa Rosada, they served as the backdrop for some of their country's most memorable historic events, whereas others, such as the Golden Jubilee House in Accra, Ghana, were inaugurated a mere two years ago.

Contrary to popular belief, many countries do not refer to their president's residences as a presidential palace, often bestowing that regal title to the location of the head of state's executive offices instead.

Whether acting as the seat of the government, the head of state's home or, in some cases, as both, presidential palaces represent a stunning melange of architectural styles, from Baroque to neoclassical to merely modern.

Argentina

Juan and Evita Peron gave their iconic speeches from the balconies of the Casa Rosada, or "Pink House," in Buenos Aires.

Brazil

Brazil's Palácio do Planalto was designed to project "an image of simplicity."

Finland

Helsinki's Presidential Palace is built on the site of a former salt storehouse.

France

The Élysée Palace remains a fine example of French classical style.

Ghana

The Golden Jubilee Palace in Accra was just inaugurated in 2008.

India

Delhi's Rashtrapati Bhavan is the largest head of state residence in the world.

Italy

Rome's Quirinal Palace has housed popes, kings and now Giorgio Napolitano, the President of Italy.

Korea

Korea's Cheongwadae literally translates to "Pavilions of the Blue Roof Tiles."

Lithuania

Vilnius' Presidential Palace dates back to the 14th century.

Pakistan

The Aiwan-e-Sadr is both the home and workplace of Pakistan's president.

Taiwan

Taipei's Presidential Office Building was designed during the Japanese rule of Taiwan in 1912.

Vietnam

Hanoi's Presidential Palace was originally built to house the French Governor-General of Indochina.

Source:- Huffington Post