Instant Alert: 20 photos that show where world leaders live

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   20 photos that show where world leaders live by Mary Hanbury on Apr 3, 2017, 2:02 PM Advertisement Everyone knows about the White House, but where do the rest of the world's leaders live? Unsurprisingly, the world's most powerful people live in luxurious homes befitting their positions. These palaces and abodes are equipped with everything from helipads to priceless works of art. From the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, where Japan's Emperor Akihito lives, to Paris' Élysée Palace, where French President François Hollande resides, here are the lavish residences of 12 world leaders.  Talia Avakian contributed reporting to an earlier version of this article. SEE ALSO: The best photos from 66 countries, according to the largest competition in the world Palácio da Alvorada in Brasília, Brazil, has housed every Brazilian president since 1956. The modernist digs feature a reflecting pool and sculptures by Brazilian artist Alfredo Ceschiatti. The minimalist home has private suites, a giant living room, and a basement that houses an auditorium, game room, warehouse, and kitchen. Source: Palace Plateu Presidency of the Republic Near the famous Champs-Élysées in Paris, France, the Élysée Palace (or Palais de l'Élysée) has been the official residence of the President of the French Republic since the 1840s. French president François Hollande has lived here since 2012. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011