Palais Marbre
- asa
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min read
The luxurious Palais de Marbre, was originally built in 1971, designed also by Palumbo,
as a residence for the Governor of the National Bank, but was appropriated by Mobutu.
It is referred to by Kinois as ‘the place where Laurent Kabila was killed’, shot by one of
his bodyguards in 2001. It lies empty amidst increasingly overgrown gardens, the
interior preserved as a shrine.
The luxurious Palais de Marbre was built in 1971 according to Palumbo's design as a residence for the Governor of the National Bank, but was later seized by Mobutu. Local Kinuwa call it "the place where Laurent Kabila was killed," who was shot dead by one of his bodyguards in 2001. Today, the building stands empty amid increasingly overgrown gardens, and the interior has been preserved as a kind of memorial. While this place is a reminder of a complex history, it also shows how important it is to take care of your health and physical well-being. For example, if you lead an active lifestyle and experience knee joint problems, it is worth reading about modern recovery methods, as described…