Presidential Palace
Presidential Palace
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,624 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Similar to our White House in Washington, DC where our President and his family live, this Palace is closed to the public due to security reasons. We passed it several times during our tuktuk tour and noted that it is under renovation as the signs state.
Perhaps after the renovation, it might be open to the public - a wild guess on my part:
Perhaps after the renovation, it might be open to the public - a wild guess on my part:
Written April 21, 2024
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palawanismyhome
Palawan Island, Philippines24,333 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is our 3rd visit to Vientiane and it seems that the Presidential Palace is not open for visitors so you just have to take a photo from the gate.
Written December 13, 2023
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SeeMoreLiveMore
Singapore, Singapore508 contributions
Dec 2019
A pretty building that you will walk by while going around downtown Vientiane. Looks impressive enough on well-maintained lawns. No entry though.
Written February 24, 2020
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Angela M
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK154 contributions
Nov 2019
Centrally located. However, you can only view this beautiful building from the gates.
Near the museum and the Wats
Near the museum and the Wats
Written November 18, 2019
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alisdair t
Workington, UK6,398 contributions
Sep 2019
We were in the area so took a peek through the gates, that is close as you can get. It is rather a nice building, with nice gardens surrounding it. and thats about it.. Wouldnt go out my way to visit it.
Written September 18, 2019
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GSORIOS44
Phnom Penh, Cambodia31 contributions
Sep 2019
This was an Amazing structure to see. It was well maintained. Very Modern and of course very beautiful
Written September 4, 2019
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Billythefish1
Southport, UK1,417 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
One thing that strikes you around Vientiane is the architecture and splendour of the public ministry's and buildings. They stand out from the other privately owned buildings. The Presidential Palace is no exception and you can see it from the back and the front but not go inside for a tour.
Written December 31, 2018
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SEs
London, UK25,223 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
This is in the city centre. This Royal Palace is Presidential palace now.You can't enter but can take photo in front of the palace.
Written December 8, 2018
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada5,300 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Imposing building completed in 1986 is the official residence of the Lao president. French influenced Beaux-Arts architectural style that is characterized by formal design and elaborate ornamentation. You can peer in and see the columns, shaded balconies and the balustrades, but enter the wrought iron gates, you cannot. A shame really as it is an impressive building and similarly well groomed lawns and gardens...
Written May 23, 2018
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Paul C
Bundaberg, Australia72 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
once again closed to the public but you can look from out side lol great boring and why is it even listed in things to do?
Written January 21, 2018
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