Malacanang of the North (Malacanang ti Amianan)

Malacanang of the North (Malacanang ti Amianan) is a former presidential residence and museum located in Barangay Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte, overlooking Paoay Lake. Built in 1977 as the official northern residence for President Ferdinand Marcos, the two-storey mansion was designed by National Artist Leandro Locsin. Now operated as a museum, it displays memorabilia, period furnishings and exhibits reflecting Ilocano heritage and 1970s architecture, making it a notable cultural and historical attraction in Ilocos Norte.

Visitors can expect a two-storey mansion overlooking Paoay Lake with well-preserved rooms, period furniture, photographs and memorabilia displayed as a museum. The tour covers the main hall, bedrooms, study and balcony with lake views. The surrounding grounds include gardens and lakefront views. Guided tours explain the architecture and exhibits. The setting is quiet and scenic, suitable for sightseeing and photography of the exterior and lake landscape.