Presidential Palace

After the French evacuated Vietnam in 1954, revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh lived in these grounds until his death in 1969. Now used solely for official receptions and state events, the interior of the palace is off limits to the public.

Located at the heart of Abu Dhabi, the Presidential Palace is a royal centerpiece that houses the offices of The President, Vice President, Crown Prince and the Ministers.

A presidential palace is the official residence of the president in some countries. Some presidential palaces were once the official residences to monarchs in former monarchies that were preserved as those states transitioned into republics.

Pha That Luang: This is a large Buddhist stupa covered in gold located in the center of the capital city of Vientiane, Laos. It is the national symbol of Laos and one of the most important Buddhist monuments in Southeast Asia, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.