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 during those states' transition into republics. Some other presidential palaces were once the official residencies to governors in former colonies or subnational divisions that were preserved during their transition to independent states. List Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania See also Prime ministerial residences References External links World's Most Stunning Presidential Palaces - slideshow by The Huffington Post it:Palazzo presidenziale