Hanoi, Vietnam
Presidential Palace
A symbol of when it was a French colony, the presidential palaces offers a glimpse into the storied history of Vietnam.
A symbol of when it was a French colony, the presidential palaces offers a glimpse into the storied history of Vietnam.
A painting removed for a routine cleaning disappeared for decades.
Playing host to the killing that sparked WWI was only the beginning of this heralded hall’s story — it’s one of triumph, tragedy, and a tantalizing return to glory.
In 1924, the construction of this town hall was funded for a total of $137.13.
Most of the tales we hear about America’s early days are led by protagonists named Franklin, Madison, or Adams… but not this time.
AWA Visted HereA young republic decided to construct a completely new capital city--and this gorgeous building is the star.
When besieged by Vikings, it was fit to become a castle; when inspired with the republican spirit, it's become a space for public debate and local government.
AWA Visted HereAlthough the Iowa Judicial Branch Building may not be the oldest marble halls in town, the branch’s history is stacked with stories that could fill up a library's worth of bookshelves.
This building's colorful tile is the work of a local legend, who's technique led to a boom of colorful roofs in late 19th Century Hungary.
A State Capitol building that provides many reasons why you "Ought to Give Iowa A Try."
London's law courts are rife with superstition and rooms with mysterious origins.
Quartz deposits often foretell the nearby presence of gold, as was the case here.
A palatial retreat with over two hundred rooms that served as a hangout used to impress visiting dignitaries.
The gardens for the primary residence of the president of Germany contained some special buried history.
The power of public resistance remains its most profound exhibit.
An artifact of the "City Beautiful"movement, this courtroom can only be described as "royale."
AWA Visted HereContaining 1.5 billion pounds of steel and bronze, the Palace of Parliament is the heaviest building in the world.
This luxury hotel has been transformed into HoChiMinh City's city hall building.
Since 1871, the melodies of the carillon in the bell tower of City Hall have rung out every hour on the hour, signaling the passing of time.
Built in 1892, the Provinciaal Hof was formerly used for provincial government meetings in Bruges.
In order to make sure Prince Hohenlohe's lodge would become a Slovakian flagship for Aristocratic game hunting across Europe, he employed dozens of locals to keep it up and assigned other establishments to be constructed in his name.
The Australia Post, in its 200 years of operation contains a large property portfolio, which includes 73 Heritage buildings that had to meet specific criteria to be on the Commonwealth Heritage List, and North Hobart Post Office qualified.
Since its early origins, the organization has been witness to a fair share of major historical events including a rumored assassination attempt.
The Ballroom at Government House is larger than the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace.
The Althing has convened every year since 930 A.D. making it the longest running parliament in the world.
Once the royal residence of Marie de' Medici, the Luxembourg Palace is now home to the Senate of the Fifth Republic.
Built in 1887, this elegantly designed Courthouse in West Texas shows off its European architectural influences.
Built in a former gold mining settlement, the Municipal Palace of El Oro de Hidalgo is distinguished for the English and French influences in its design.
The former summer home of the royal Swedish family, the Sofiero Palace has a rich history and an expansive array of spectacular gardens.
The Plaza de Bolívar, home of this government building, has overcome numerous tragedies to remain standing as a cultural centerpiece of Bogotá.
Destroyed during WWII, this restored neoclassical mansion is now the official home of the President of Hungary.
AWA Visted HereThis early American palace burned down and was buried underground for 150 years before archaeologists tried their hand at reconstructing it.
This former palace has been the seat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1932 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Formerly Ottawa's central train station, the station's main concourse has been transformed to house the Senate of Canada's temporary chambers.
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