10 beautiful government buildings in the world

Palace of Westminster, London, England:The Palace of Westminster is a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, located on the north bank of the River Thames. The vast 3.24-hectare structure includes 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases and 4.8 kilometres of passageways. The palace was rebuilt after a fire destroyed the original medieval buildings in 1834. It is one of London's most photographed attractions. Photo: Michal Bednarek

Papua New Guinea Parliament Building, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea:Inaugurated in 1984, the design of the Papua New Guinea Parliament building is inspired by the Haus Tambaran (a traditional local ancestral house). At the entrance of the building is a vibrant mosaic depicting every aspect of life in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Design Pics Inc

Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China:The Great Hall of the People, located at the western end of Tiananmen Square, was completed in 1959 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The building's signature room is the "Great Auditorium," a meeting space with a ceiling covered in galactic lights and a large star-shaped ruby ​​in the center. Photo: Shutterstock

Reichstag Building, Berlin, Germany:Completed in 1894, the neo-Renaissance Reichstag building is both a silent witness and an active participant in the city’s turbulent history. It is located at the artistic and political heart of Germany. The building’s design is characterized by its iconic glass dome. Photo: Alekk Pires

Bangladesh Parliament, Dhaka, Bangladesh:The Bangladesh Parliament, which covers an area of ​​over 80 hectares, is commonly known as Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban by locals. Construction of the Parliament building began in 1964 when Bangladesh was still part of Pakistan. It was finally completed to celebrate the country's independence in 1982. Architect Louis Khan designed the building to reflect Bengali culture and traditions. The design features deep-set eaves and large windows that let in light. Photo: Vaskar Sam

Austrian Parliament Building, Vienna, Austria:The Austrian Parliament Building was built in 1833 with an exterior influenced by the Zappeion in Athens, Greece. The Athena Fountain at the entrance was added in 1902 and quickly became a top tourist attraction in Vienna. Photo: RossHelen

Capitol Hill, Washington DC, USA:The Capitol has been a beacon of American democracy since Congress first met here in 1800. The Capitol was designed in 1792 by William Thornton, a physician with no formal architectural training. The cornerstone was laid by George Washington in 1793, and the building’s dome is considered an American masterpiece. The landmark remains one of the nation’s most iconic buildings. Photo: Jon Bilous

The Beehive (New Zealand Federal Government Office), Wellington, New Zealand:The Beehive is certainly one of the most unique government buildings in the world. The shape of the building is reminiscent of a beehive, meant to represent the New Zealand legislature at work inside. Photo: Nova Photo Works

Japanese National Diet Building, Tokyo, Japan:The Japanese National Diet Building is an elegant structure with a distinctive pyramidal roof. Located on Kasumigaseki Hill, the building took 17 years to complete and more than 2.5 million people worked on it. The central lobby area is decorated with bronze statues of Japan's founding fathers, elegant stained glass windows and colorful murals of the four seasons. Photo: Sean Pavone

Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest, Hungary:Situated on the banks of the Danube, the Hungarian Parliament Building is a massive structure with an exterior of 365 Gothic towers and a floor area of ​​18,000 square meters, with pure Baroque elegance. Architect Imre Steindl claims the Parliament Building was built by local craftsmen using Hungarian materials. Photo: Givaga