Istana Besar

Royal residence in Johor, Malaysia

Grand Palace
Istana Besar


General information
Type	Palace
Architectural style	Anglo-Malay
Location	Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Completed	1866

Steps to the main hall of Istana Besar, Johor Bahru

1°27′18.0″N 103°45′22.91″E / 1.455000°N 103.7563639°E / 1.455000; 103.7563639

Istana Besar or Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultan of Johor which is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Overview

Standing tall in the city of Johor Bahru, the palace was built in 1866 during the reign of Sultan Abu Bakar. The palace overlooks the Straits of Johor.

The Grand Palace's most distinctive feature is its Anglo-Malay architecture, characterised by its dome of Malay design contrasted with its blue roof of Anglo influence.

The Grand Palace is currently used only for investitures, state banquets and royal functions.

Royal Museum

The most interesting part of the palace is the Royal Abu Bakar Museum located within the palace which was renovated to become a museum in 1982 and officially opened in 1990.^[1] It is a living museum which houses a good collection of royal heirloom, impressive rare artifacts and a good record of the history of the state's royal family. The Royal Museum was closed to the public from January 2012.

See also

Istana Bukit Serene
Istana Pasir Pelangi
Pasir Pelangi

References

^ "Royal Abu Bakar Museum". Tourism Malaysia.

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