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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Korea’s Cheongwadae literally translates to “Pavilions of the Blue Roof Tiles.”