I read from a news article posted on Xinhua News agency's website that there was an attempted coup de etat in the African country Guinea-Bissau. According to the article, rebel soldiers attacked the Presidential Palace in an attempt to force the President to step down. Fortunately, at least in normal standard, the President of the country survived and calmed has already been restored.
Out of curiosity, I tried to “Google” the picture of the Presidential residence of Guinea-Bissau. Unfortunately, I failed to find a picture. Instead, I found several pictures of other country’s heads of state’s palaces. I was fascinated with the images I found. For no apparent reason, I compiled several pictures I saw. Here are some with corresponding trivia:
Out of curiosity, I tried to “Google” the picture of the Presidential residence of Guinea-Bissau. Unfortunately, I failed to find a picture. Instead, I found several pictures of other country’s heads of state’s palaces. I was fascinated with the images I found. For no apparent reason, I compiled several pictures I saw. Here are some with corresponding trivia:
Presidentinlinna, Finland's Presidential Palace: The palace was completed in 1845. It served as the Finnish residence of the Tsar of Russia and Grand Duke of Finland. Currently, it is one of the several Presidential palaces in Helsinki but it has the status Official Presidential Palace. American Television host Conan O'Brien, Finnish President Tarja Halonen's look a alike, the current resident of the palace, once visited the Palace. 
Belém National Palace, Portugal's Presidential Palace: Recent Portuguese Presidents did not utilize the Palace as resident as they prefer to stay at their private residence.
The Istana, Singapore's Presidential Palace: The palace has been the residence of Singapore’s head of state, It was originally built for the British colonial Governor. After Singapore's independence, the palace was resided by the Yang di-Pertuan Negara or Sultan of Singapore until he was replaced by the President of Singapore. Actual governmental power lies in the office of the Singaporean Prime Minister.
Pałac Prezydencki, Poland's Presidential Palace: In front of the palace is a equestrian statue of Prince Josef Poniatowski, one of Emperor Napoleon’s generals. The Prince is portrayed as a classical hero in Roman tunic and armor.
Lithuania's Presidential Palace: Russian Tsar Alexander I and French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte made the palace as their residence. The flag hoisted at the top flagpole of the palace signifies whether the President is in the palace or capital city.
Abdeen Palace, Egypt's Presidential Palace: The palace is considered the magnificent palace in the world at least in terms of decorations and fixtures. It is named after Turkish Prince Abdin Bey since the building was built out the Prince house' debris.
Apostolic Palace, Vatican Head of State's Palace: The palace is the official residence of the Roman Catholic Pope. The complex contains the papal apartment, Catholic Church's offices, Vatican Museums and Library, and chapels including the Sistine Chapel where the Papal Conclave is being held.
Chieh Shou Hall, Taiwan's Presidential Palace: The name of the palace means Long Live Kai-shek, the first President of the Republic of China (known as Taiwan or Chinese Taipei) who flew from mainland China to Formosa (renamed Taiwan) after his defeat in the revolution. It was named so because the restoration of the palace coincided with Chang Kai-shek’s 60th birthday.
Palai de la Republique, Senegal's Presidential Palace: Palace’s current occupant is Abdoulaye Wade and his family who moved in the palace in April 1, 2000.
National Palace, Haiti's Presidential Palace: Former Acting Haitian President Boniface Alexandre's grandchild died in the palace after accidentally drowning at one of the palace's bath tubs.
Türkmenbaşy Palace, Turkmenistan's Presidential Palace: The Palace's name is derived from President Saparmurat Niyazov's nickname, who resided in the palace from 1985 until his death in 1985.
Kremlin, Russia’s Presidential Palace: The fortified palace complex includes four palaces and four cathedrals. It features Russian citadels called kremlins. It served as the residence of the Russian Tsar (Emperor of Russia).
Los Pinos, Mexico's Presidential Palace: The Palace first served as the residence of the Mexican President in 1934. It is previously known as Rancho la Hormiga or Ant's Ranch. The first occupant, President General Lazaro Cardenas changed its name to "Los Pinos" (The Pines) in honor of the ranch where he met his wife.
Government House, Fiji’s Presidential Palace: The palace conducts a ceremony to that held at the Buckingham Palace called “Changing of the guard”.
Palacio de la Moneda, Chile's Presidential Palace: The palace serves as the office of the Chilean President. It no longer serves though as the residence of the President. During the coup de etat of 1973, the palace was partially destroyed by bombing, Resident at that time, President Salvador Allende also perished, allegedly executed, during the bombing. Current occupant is Chile's first female President, Michelle Bachelet.
Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's Presidential Palace: The palace is considered the largest Presidential residence in the world. The British Viceroys to India previously live in the palace. The first Indian Governor after India's independence did not occupy the suite intended of the viceroys because he considered it too grand for his humble taste.
Royal Palace of Tongo: In line with the deference the Tongans have for the royal family, poets almost never refer to the palace (pālasi) by name, but use heliaki (allegoric references) like: Fanga-tapu (sacred beach, the shore in front of the building), Loto-ʻā (inside the fence), ʻĀ-maka (stone fence), Hangai Tokelau (northwind against), a tree near the kitchen, and so forth.
Cheong Wa Dae, South Korea’s Presidential Palace: English translation of the palace’s name is The House of the Blue Roof Tiles or the Blue House. The palace is directly in front of Bukhansan Mountain which is flanked by two mountains symbolizing Blue Dragon and White Tiger.
National Palace, Haiti's Presidential Palace: Former Acting Haitian President Boniface Alexandre's grandchild died in the palace after accidentally drowning at one of the palace's bath tubs.
Türkmenbaşy Palace, Turkmenistan's Presidential Palace: The Palace's name is derived from President Saparmurat Niyazov's nickname, who resided in the palace from 1985 until his death in 1985. 
Vietnam's Presidential Palace: The building was designed by a French Architect. Vietnam's iconic leader, Ho Chi Minh snubbed the building because of its grandiosity. He did not live here although he received foreign dignitaries at the Palace.
Kremlin, Russia’s Presidential Palace: The fortified palace complex includes four palaces and four cathedrals. It features Russian citadels called kremlins. It served as the residence of the Russian Tsar (Emperor of Russia).
Los Pinos, Mexico's Presidential Palace: The Palace first served as the residence of the Mexican President in 1934. It is previously known as Rancho la Hormiga or Ant's Ranch. The first occupant, President General Lazaro Cardenas changed its name to "Los Pinos" (The Pines) in honor of the ranch where he met his wife.
Government House, Fiji’s Presidential Palace: The palace conducts a ceremony to that held at the Buckingham Palace called “Changing of the guard”.
Palacio de la Moneda, Chile's Presidential Palace: The palace serves as the office of the Chilean President. It no longer serves though as the residence of the President. During the coup de etat of 1973, the palace was partially destroyed by bombing, Resident at that time, President Salvador Allende also perished, allegedly executed, during the bombing. Current occupant is Chile's first female President, Michelle Bachelet.
Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's Presidential Palace: The palace is considered the largest Presidential residence in the world. The British Viceroys to India previously live in the palace. The first Indian Governor after India's independence did not occupy the suite intended of the viceroys because he considered it too grand for his humble taste.
Royal Palace of Tongo: In line with the deference the Tongans have for the royal family, poets almost never refer to the palace (pālasi) by name, but use heliaki (allegoric references) like: Fanga-tapu (sacred beach, the shore in front of the building), Loto-ʻā (inside the fence), ʻĀ-maka (stone fence), Hangai Tokelau (northwind against), a tree near the kitchen, and so forth.Potala Palace, Previously the Dalai Lamai's (Head of State of Tibet) Palace: The ancient palace has been the residence of the Dalai Lamai until the failed uprising in 1959, when China formerly invaded the state. The palace was converted into a museum by the Chinese government.
Cheong Wa Dae, South Korea’s Presidential Palace: English translation of the palace’s name is The House of the Blue Roof Tiles or the Blue House. The palace is directly in front of Bukhansan Mountain which is flanked by two mountains symbolizing Blue Dragon and White Tiger. Photo Credits:
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2 comments:
in fairview! pwedi naku keng dalai lama palace churva hehee!
China did not invade Tibet in 1959. it was an uprising because Tibet was already under chinese rule. it was not an independentstate. Dalai Lama serve as governor in the chinese government.
also the Dalai Lama has an seperate residence, the palace is a winter home, it is too hot to stay for most of the month, if you could include Norbulingkaas well, thank you.
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