Presidential Palace- Travel Tips

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The Presidential Palace, known as the Renaissance Palace (Palais de la Renaissance), serves as the official residence of the President of the Central African Republic. Located in Bangui's 1st arrondissement at the foot of Gbazabangui Hill, the palace faces PK zéro. Constructed between 1917 and 1920 by Victor Henri Sisson in French colonial style, it originally served as the residence of the Governor of Ubangi-Shari. Following the country's independence in 1960, it became the presidential residence. During Jean-Bédel Bokassa's rule from 1966 to 1979, the palace underwent reconstruction and served as the imperial palace during his tenure as Emperor of Central Africa.