Presidential Palace, Vilnius

Prezidentūra
Presidential Palace
Backyard
Map
General information
Architectural styleEmpire, Neoclassicism
Town or cityVilnius
CountryLithuania
Construction started14th century
CompletedLast major renovation 1834
Design and construction
Architect(s)Vasily Stasov, author of last major reconstruction
Façade of palace

The Presidential Palace (Lithuanian: Prezidentūra), located in Vilnius Old Town, is the official office of the president of Lithuania. The palace dates back to the 14th century and during its history it has undergone various reconstructions, supervised by prominent architects, including Laurynas Gucevičius and Vasily Stasov.[1] In 1997 the palace became the official seat of the president of Lithuania.[2]

  1. ^ "Vilniaus architektūra (įžanga)". Vilniaus Senamiesčio Atnaujinimo Agentūra (in Lithuanian). 9 October 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2024. Ryškiausias rusiškojo ampyro pavyzdys – Vilniaus generalgubernatūros (dabar – Prezidentūros) rūmai, kuriuos projektavo peterburgietis Vasilijus Stasovas (Vasily Stasov). (transl. The most striking example of the Russian Empire style is the Vilna Governorate-General (now the Presidential) Palace, which was designed by the St. Petersburg architect Vasily Stasov.)
  2. ^ "Pažintinė ekskursija LT Prezidentūroje". Pažink valstybę! (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 9 February 2024. 1997 m. jie tapo Lietuvos Respublikos Prezidento rezidencija.

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