Presidential Palace (Tallinn)
Presidential Palace | |
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![]() ![]() Presidential Palace Location within Tallinn | |
Former names | Kadriorg administrative building |
General information | |
Status | Complete |
Classification | Private |
Location | Kadriorg |
Town or city | Tallinn |
Country | Estonia |
Coordinates | 59°26′16″N 24°47′38″E / 59.437839°N 24.793944°E |
Current tenants | President of Estonia |
Completed | 1938 |
Owner | Government of Estonia |
Height | |
Architectural | Baroque Revival |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Alar Kotli |
Website | |
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The Presidential Palace, officially known as the Kadriorg Administrative Building, is a Baroque Revival building located in Kadriorg, Tallinn. The building serves as the official residence of the President of Estonia.[1][2]
History[]
The building was designed by Alar Kotli and completed in 1937. The first president to reside in the palace was Konstantin Päts; following the Soviet takeover of Estonia in 1940, he spent most of his life in psychiatric institutions.[3][4][5] Echoing the style of Kadriorg Palace, this grand building was purpose-built in 1938 to serve as the official residence of the Estonian president. It is not open to the public.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Presidential Palace | Tallinn, Estonia Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Home". www.kadriorg.ee. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ Planet, Lonely; Dragicevich, Peter; Ragozin, Leonid; McNaughtan, Hugh (2016-04-01). Lonely Planet Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-76034-144-2.
- ^ Miljan, Toivo (2004-01-13). Historical Dictionary of Estonia. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0-8108-6571-6.
- ^ Steves, Rick; Hewitt, Cameron (2018-08-21). Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports. Avalon Publishing. ISBN 978-1-64171-053-4.
Categories:
- Buildings and structures in Tallinn
- Houses completed in 1937
- Palaces in Estonia
- Tourist attractions in Tallinn