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Istana
''Istana'' is an Indonesian and Malay word meaning "palace". It may refer to: Indonesia * Istana Bogor, a presidential palace in Bogor, West Java * Istana Cipanas, a presidential palace in Cipanas, West Java * Istana Maimun, the Sultanate of Deli palace, Medan, North Sumatra *Istana Merdeka, a presidential palace in Jakarta, West Java *Istana Negara (Jakarta), a presidential palace in Jakarta, West Java *Istana Pagaruyung, or Pagaruyung Palace, a historic site in West Sumatra * Istana Tampaksiring, a presidential palaces in Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali Malaysia * Istana Alam Shah, the official palace of the Sultan of Selangor * Istana Besar, a royal palace of the Sultan of Johor in Johor Bahru * Istana Melawati, a national palace in Putrajaya * Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, an official residence of the King of Malaysia Singapore * Istana Kampong Glam, a residence of the Sultan of Johore in Singapore, currently the Malay Heritage Centre * The Istana, the official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istana Merdeka
The Merdeka Palace (; also known in Indonesian as and during the Dutch colonial times as ), is one of seven presidential palaces in Indonesia. It is located on the north side of the Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, and was used as the official residence of the president of the Republic of Indonesia. The palace was a residence for the governor-general of the Dutch East Indies during the colonial era. In 1949, the palace was renamed Merdeka Palace, "(an)" meaning "freedom" or "independence". The Merdeka Palace is part of the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, which also includes the Negara Palace, Wisma Negara ( state guest house), Sekretariat Negara (State Secretariat), and the Bina Graha building. It is the center of the Indonesian executive authority. History The beginning The building that is now the Merdeka Palace was built on the premise of the Rijswijk Palace (present Istana Negara) when it was considered no longer sufficient for administrative pur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istana Cipanas
Cipanas Palace ( Istana Cipanas) is one of the seven presidential palaces of Republic of Indonesia. It is located in Cipanas, West Java, Indonesia, near a highway connecting Jakarta and Bandung through Puncak. Located approximately from Jakarta, or about from the city of Cianjur. Cipanas Palace is located in the village of Cipanas in Cianjur Regency, at the foot of Mount Gede and at an altitude of above sea level. The building stands on an area of approximately , with the area of the building approximately . History The palatial residence was erected by a Dutch landlord named Van Heuts in 1740 during the rule of Governor General Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff. The area's reputation was for clean, fresh and cool mountain air and the building was made into a resort for Dutch Governor Generals. The Cipanas villa (before it became ''Palace'') was also the place where van Imhoff died in 1750, after being sick for two months. His body was buried in Tanah Abang, Jakarta, with a full ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim
The Istana Negara (English: National Palace; Jawi: ) is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia). It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (formerly Jalan Duta) near Taman Duta, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur. The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, 22 domes, and is split into three main portions: the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component. There are 3 entrances to the palace. The first is through the main gateway entrance via Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim flyover for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Raja Permaisuri Agong, Sultan and Sultanah of the State, Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Diplomats and Government Head, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and wife. The second entrance is located at Jalan Semantan – Dungun serves as a main entrance for the Royal Guest and VIP. The third entrance at J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istana Negara (Jakarta)
Istana Negara ( English: State Palace, ) is one of the seven presidential palaces of Indonesia. It is located on Veteran Street in Central Jakarta, with Merdeka Palace located south. It is part of the presidential palace compound which has a total area of 68,000 m², along with three other buildings: Bina Graha which was formerly used as the President's Office, Wisma Negara on the western side which is used as the state guest house, and the office for the Ministry of State Secretariat of Indonesia. Istana Negara faces north towards the aforementioned street, while the Merdeka Palace faces Merdeka Square and the National Monument (Monas). History The beginning Construction of the building started in 1796. It was built by Jacob Andries van Braam, a Dutchman who between 1810 and 1819 held several high positions in government, to be made his residence. It was an elegant two-floored building designed in the Indies Empire style, a popular style of architecture during the late 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istana Tampaksiring
The Tampaksiring Palace () is one of 7 Presidential Palaces of Indonesia, it is located in Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Built in 1957 and finished in 1963, unlike other presidential palaces of Indonesia that mostly were inherited from the colonial period of Dutch East Indies, Istana Tampaksiring was built after the independence of Indonesia, and built not in colonial Indies Empire style, but in modernism combined with elements of Balinese architecture. The buildings of the complex are scattered around on an area covering 19 hectare. The main palace building are built on a higher ground overlooking Tampaksiring Tirta Empul Temple and Mount Agung. History The idea to construct a new Indonesian Presidential Palace was initiated by Indonesia's first president, Sukarno. In the mid 1950s, as the newly independent state, Sukarno wished to showcase Indonesian culture to visiting state guests, and the fame of Bali as a cultural and natural attraction. The construction was prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istana Bogor
The Bogor Palace (; ) is one of seven presidential palaces of Indonesia, it is located in the city of Bogor, West Java. The palace is noted for its distinctive architectural and historical features, as well as the adjoining botanical gardens. Istana Bogor was opened to the public in 1968 to public tour groups (not individuals), with the permission of the acting President of Indonesia Suharto. The gardens of the palace covers an area of 284,000 square metres (28.4 hectares). During the colonial era the palace became the favorite residence of the governors-general due to Bogor's more adaptable climate. It was also favored by the late President Sukarno and became the official presidential residence until his downfall in 1967. The palace remained mostly unused until February 2015, when the new president Joko Widodo moved the president's office from Merdeka Palace to Bogor Palace. History The original colonial building on the site of Istana Bogor was a mansion named ''Buitenzorg'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palace
A palace is a large residence, often serving as a royal residence or the home for a head of state or another high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word is derived from the Latin name palātium, for Palatine Hill in Rome which housed the Roman Empire, Imperial residences. Most European languages have a version of the term (''palats'', ''palais'', ''palazzo'', ''palacio'', etc.) and many use it to describe a broader range of buildings than English. In many parts of Europe, the equivalent term is also applied to large private houses in cities, especially of the aristocracy. It is also used for some large official buildings that have never had a residential function; for example in French-speaking countries ''Palais de Justice'' is the usual name of important courthouses. Many historic palaces such as parliaments, museums, hotels, or office buildings are now put to other uses. The word is also sometimes used to describe an elaborate building used for public ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istana Maimun
Maimoon Palace or Maimun Palace () is an ''istana'' (royal palace) of the Sultanate of Deli and a well-known landmark in Medan, the capital city of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Today, it serves as a museum. The name is the Arabic word for "blessing". Built by Sultan Ma'mun Al Rashid Perkasa Alamsyah in the years 1887–1891, the palace was designed by the Dutch architect Theodoor van Erp and covers 2,772 m2 with a total of 30 rooms. The palace has become a popular tourist destination in the city, not solely because of its historical heritage status, but also because of its unique interior design of the palace, combining elements of Malay cultural heritage, Islamic and Indian architecture, with Spanish and Italian furniture and fittings. It is the last surviving Malay palace, the rest having been destroyed in the 1946 social revolution. Nearby British troops protected it. Gallery File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Het paleis van de Sultan van Deli te Medan. TMnr 60001583.jpg, Maimu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Istana Kampong Glam
Istana Kampong Glam ( Malay for "Kampong Glam Palace"; Jawi: ايستان کامڤوڠ ڬلم), also Istana Kampong Gelam, is a former Malay palace in Singapore. It is located near Masjid Sultan in Kampong Glam. The palace and compounds were refurbished into the Malay Heritage Centre in 2004. The palace was gazetted as a national monument on the eve of Singapore's Golden Jubilee, on 6 August 2015. History Early days The original Istana Kampong Glam was built by Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor in 1819 on land of about in Kampong Glam that had been given to him by the British East India Company.Preamble to the . It is believed to have been a wooden structure in the area to the east of Beach Road. When it was completed, it occupied an area twice the size of the present compound, which was reduced in 1824 for the construction of North Bridge Road. The Sultan lived there until he moved to Malacca in 1834. Rebuilding The concrete structure that exists today was commissioned by Sult ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Istana
The Istana (from the Malay word for "palace") is the official residence and office of the president of Singapore. The palace is open to the public during scheduled public holidays and is where the president receives and entertains state guests. The Istana is also the office of the prime minister of Singapore and contains Sri Temasek, the official residence of the prime minister since Singapore's independence in 1965, though none of the prime ministers have ever lived there. The estate was once part of the extensive nutmeg plantation of Mount Sophia. In 1867, the British colonial government acquired the land and built a mansion to be the official home of the British governor. This continued until 1959 when Singapore was granted self-governance, and the governor was replaced by the '' Yang di-Pertuan Negara'', who was in turn replaced by the President of Singapore. History Post World War II The building continued to be used by governors of the newly created Crown Colony of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kraton (Indonesia)
Kraton () or keraton is a type of royal palace in Java, Indonesia. Its name is derived from the Javanese ''ka-ratu-an'' meaning residence of the ''ratu'', the traditional honorific title for a monarch. In Java, the palace of a prince is called ''pura'' or ''dalem'', while the general word for palace is ''Palace, istana'', which is identical to Malay language, Malay. Specific palaces Kraton that function as the residence of a royal family include: ;Yogyakarta (Jogja) region: *Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat (Palace of Sultan Hamengkubuwono). *Pakualaman, Pura Pakualaman (Palace of Adipati Pakualam). ;Surakarta (Solo) region: *Surakarta Sunanate, Kraton Surakarta Hadiningrat (Palace of Susuhunan Pakubuwono). *Pura Mangkunegaran (Palace of Adipati Mangkunegara). ;Cirebon area: *Kraton Kasepuhan (Palace of Sultan Sepuh). *Kraton Kanoman (Palace of Sultan Anom). *Kraton Kacirebonan (Palace of Sultan Cirebon). *Kraton Kaprabonan (:id:Kaprabonan, id) (Palace of Sultan Prabon). H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pagaruyung Palace
Pagaruyung Palace () is the '' istana'' (royal palace) of the former Pagaruyung Kingdom, located in Tanjung Emas subdistrict near Batusangkar town, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It was built in the traditional Minangkabau Rumah Gadang vernacular architectural style but had several atypical elements including a three-story structure and a larger dimension in comparison to common rumah gadang. Since the Pagaruyung Kingdom was disbanded in 1833, no king or royal family resides in the palace today, but it is still held in high esteem among Minangkabau people, as the descendants of scattered Minang nobles (''bangsawan'') still find roots and links to the former royal house of Pagaruyung. The palace has been destroyed by fire several times, in 1804, 1966, and 2007. It has been rebuilt again and today functions as a museum and popular tourist attraction. Architecture The original Pagaruyung palace was built entirely from timber masonry, however, the current building ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
