Government House, Suva, Official residence in Suva, Fiji
Government House, now called the State House, is the official residence of the president of Fiji. The present Georgian-style mansion was built in 1928 to replace the earlier governor's residence, which burned down after being struck by lightning in 1921. Its main entrance is on Queen Elizabeth Drive, south of the Fiji Museum and near the Great Council of Chiefs complex.
The current building was completed in 1928 after lightning destroyed the original wooden governor's residence in 1921. This reconstruction brought a more permanent structure with Georgian design elements to replace the earlier colonial residence.
The changing of the guard takes place during the first week of each month, performed by members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. The building itself is closed to the public, so this ceremony is the main way visitors see the residence in use.
The residence is not open to the public for tours, but visitors can watch the monthly guard ceremony during the first week of each month. The best vantage point to observe the ceremony is from Queen Elizabeth Drive, where the building's front entrance is visible.
The residence stands south of the Fiji Museum, with its main entrance on Queen Elizabeth Drive beside the Great Council of Chiefs complex. It is often confused with the Government Buildings further north on Victoria Parade, a separate colonial structure.
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