Which houses do world leaders live in

Perhaps most people have some idea about the White House and the Kremlin. But how and where do other world leaders live?

No wonder: the most influential people in the world live in luxury homes that fully correspond to their position. And these palaces with mansions are equipped at the highest level — with platforms for helicopters and priceless works of art.

So, from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to the Elysee Palace in Paris, we present the chic residences of the leaders of 12 countries.

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Source: Business Insider

Alvorada Palace (Palace of Dawn) in Brazil. Every president of the country has lived there since 1956.

The house, characterized by a minimalist design, has apartments for the president and his family, two guest rooms, a huge living room, as well as an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a library, a music room and several dining rooms.

The Elysee Palace has served as the official residence of the President of the French Republic since the 1840s. President Francois Hollande has been living in the palace since 2012.

The palace, which was built in 1722, is buried in gold. An example of the richness of the interior is the Salle des Fêtes ("hall of celebrations"), where the inauguration of each president of the country takes place. Conferences and banquets are also held here.

The President's office is Salon Doré (literally— "golden room"). As you might guess, the interior is full of gold on the walls, doors, tables and even chairs.

The Imperial Palace is located in the center of Tokyo and is surrounded by a huge park, a moat and thick stone walls. The Emperor of Japan Akihito and his family live there.

The White House in Washington is almost the most famous presidential residence in the world (perhaps thanks to the films). In the photo: President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.

The White House has two dining rooms — one for the president's family, the other for formal dinners with world leaders.

The Moscow Kremlin, built in the XV century, is the official residence of Russian presidents.

The Senate Palace on the territory of the Kremlin is the official residence of Vladimir Putin.

The Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, was built by the Governor-General of Indochina in 1906. To date, the palace is used only as a venue for receptions.

The building is surrounded by a carp pond. The palace was designed by the French architect August Henry Vildier.

Queen Elizabeth II, of course, is not a political leader of Great Britain, but she is still a well-known figure. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of the British monarchy since 1837.

The palace has 775 rooms: 52 bedrooms for members of the royal family, 188 bedrooms for staff, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.

But the Prime Minister of Great Britain lives in London at 10 Downing Street - in the house that George II gave to Robert Walpole. The current Prime Minister Theresa May lives there with her husband.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lives in the White Palace, the official residence in Ankara. The construction of the palace took 615 million dollars. The palace has more than 1,100 rooms, which is twice as many as in the White House and Versailles combined.

The neoclassical Bellevue Palace in Berlin has been the official residence of the President of Germany since 1994. It was built in 1785 by the younger brother of the Prussian King Frederick the Great. During the reign of the last German and Prussian King Wilhelm II, a school was located there, and under the Nazis — a museum.

The Quirinal Palace in Rome is one of the three residences of the President of the Italian Republic. The palace is 20 times larger than the White House. It has been home to 30 popes, 4 Italian kings and 12 presidents.

Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, opened to the public a palace of the XVI century with 1200 rooms.

Vaduz Castle on a hill near the town of the same name is home to Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein. Although the castle is closed to the public, on August 15, the national day of the Principality, festivities and festivities are held on numerous lawns.