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[[Image:SultanPalastJB.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Istana Besar in Johor Bahru]] |
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[[Image:JBIstana Besar.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Steps to the main hall of Istana Besar, Johor Bahru]] |
[[Image:JBIstana Besar.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Steps to the main hall of Istana Besar, Johor Bahru]] |
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{{Coord|1|27|18.0|N|103|45|22.91|E|type:landmark_region:MY|display=title}} |
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'''Istana Besar''' or '''Grand Palace''' is the royal palace of the Sultan of |
The '''Istana Besar''' or '''Grand Palace''' is the royal palace of the [[Sultan of Johor]] and is located in [[Johor Bahru]], [[Malaysia]]. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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Located in the city of [[Johor Bahru]], the palace was built in 1866 during the reign of [[Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor|Sultan Abu Bakar]]. The palace overlooks the [[Straits of Johor]] and features Anglo-Malay architecture, characterised by its dome of [[Malays (ethnic group)|Malay]] design with its blue roof of Anglo influence. |
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The Istana Besar is currently used only for investitures, state banquets and royal functions. |
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The Grand Palace's most distinctive feature is its [[Anglo-Malay]] architecture, characterised by its dome of [[Malays (ethnic group)|Malay]] design contrasted with its blue roof of Anglo influence. |
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The Grand Palace is currently used only for investitures, state banquets and royal functions. |
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===Royal Museum=== |
===Royal Museum=== |
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Within the Istana Besar is the Royal Abu Bakar Museum, which was renovated to become a museum in 1982 and officially opened in 1990.<ref name=tourismmalaysia>{{cite web|title=Royal Abu Bakar Museum|url=http://www.malaysia.travel/en/ae/places/states-of-malaysia/johor/royal-abu-bakar-museum?device=default|work=Tourism Malaysia}}</ref> It is a living museum which houses a collection of royal heirlooms, artifacts and a record of the history of the state's royal family. The Royal Museum was closed to the public from January 2012. |
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The Royal Museum is closed to the public for renovation from January 2012 until September 2012. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Istana Bukit Serene]] |
*[[Istana Bukit Serene]] |
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*[[Istana Pasir Pelangi]] |
*[[Pasir Pelangi Palace|Istana Pasir Pelangi]] |
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*[[Pasir Pelangi]] |
*[[Pasir Pelangi]] |
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{{reflist}} |
{{reflist}} |
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{{commons category|Johor Grand Palace}} |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.malaysia.travel/en/ae/places/states-of-malaysia/johor/royal-abu-bakar-museum?device=default Tourism Malaysia - Royal Abu Bakar Museum] |
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{{Malaysian colonial architecture}} |
{{Malaysian colonial architecture}} |
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{{Malaysian historical architectures and sites}} |
{{Malaysian historical architectures and sites}} |
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[[Category:Residential buildings completed in 1866]] |
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{{Malaysia-struct-stub}} |
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[[Category:Official residences of Malaysian state leaders]] |
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[[Category:Royal residences in Malaysia]] |
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[[Category:Palaces in Johor]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Johor Bahru]] |
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Johor Bahru]] |
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[[Category:Official residences in Malaysia]] |
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[[Category:Royal residences in Malaysia]] |
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[[Category:Palaces in Malaysia]] |
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[[Category:Visitor attractions in Johor Bahru]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 22 June 2024
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Istana Besar | |
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| Type | Palace |
| Architectural style | Anglo-Malay |
| Location | Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia |
| Completed | 1866 |
1°27′18.0″N 103°45′22.91″E / 1.455000°N 103.7563639°E
The Istana Besar or Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultan of Johor and is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Overview
[edit]Located 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 and features Anglo-Malay architecture, characterised by its dome of Malay design with its blue roof of Anglo influence.
The Istana Besar is currently used only for investitures, state banquets and royal functions.
Royal Museum
[edit]Within the Istana Besar is the Royal Abu Bakar Museum, which was renovated to become a museum in 1982 and officially opened in 1990.[1] It is a living museum which houses a collection of royal heirlooms, artifacts and a record of the history of the state's royal family. The Royal Museum was closed to the public from January 2012.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Royal Abu Bakar Museum". Tourism Malaysia.
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