Presidential Palace, Vientiane

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The Presidential Palace in Vientiane is a grand French colonial–style landmark that serves as the official ceremonial venue and symbolic seat of the Laotian presidency.

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Presidential Palace, Vientiane canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf government building
official residence
presidential palace
architecturalStyle French colonial architecture
neoclassical architecture
builtDuring Lao People’s Democratic Republic era
builtOnSiteOf former French governor’s residence
former royal residence
constructionCompleted 1986
constructionStarted 1973
country Laos
function ceremonial venue of the President of Laos
symbolic seat of the presidency of Laos
governingBody Government of Laos
hasFeature decorative columns
formal gardens
grand façade
guarded gates
ornate balconies
wrought-iron fence
heritage example of French colonial legacy in Laos
inaugurated 1986
locatedIn Laos
Sikhottabong District
Vientiane
Vientiane
surface form: Vientiane Prefecture
locatedNear Haw Phra Kaew
Mekong River
Sisaket Temple
That Dam
Vientiane City Pillar Shrine
locatedOn Lane Xang Avenue
locatedOpposite Wat Ho Phra Keo
Wat That Foon
notUsedFor public residence of the president
owner Laos
surface form: State of Laos
publicAccess can be viewed from outside
not open to the general public
significance iconic building of Laos
major landmark of Vientiane
symbolizes national sovereignty of Laos
political authority of the Lao state
tourismAttractionType photo spot
usedBy Office of the President of Laos
President of Laos
usedFor diplomatic events
official receptions
state ceremonies

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President of Laos residence Presidential Palace, Vientiane