Istana Besar

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Grand Palace
Istana Besar


General information
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 / 1.455000; 103.7563639

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

Overview

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

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.

References

^ "Royal Abu Bakar Museum". Tourism Malaysia.

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Malacca	Cheng Hoon Teng Temple Christ Church Church of St. Francis Xavier Cape Rachado Lighthouse Fortress of Malacca Kampung Hulu Mosque Kampung Kling Mosque Malay and Islamic World Museum Malaysia Architecture Museum Malaysia Youth Museum Middelburg Bastion Poh San Teng Temple Proclamation of Independence Memorial Stadthuys St. John's Fort St. Paul's Church St. Peter's Church Straits Chinese Jewellery Museum Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple Tamil Methodist Church Tranquerah Mosque Undan Island Lighthouse
Negeri Sembilan	Istana Ampang Tinggi Istana Seri Menanti Seremban railway station
Pahang	All Souls' Church Sri Marathandavar Bala Dhandayuthapani Alayam Sultan Abu Bakar Museum
Penang	Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple Bank of China Building Cenotaph Church of the Risen Christ City Hall Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Church of the Assumption Church of the Immaculate Conception Dhammikarama Burmese Temple Eastern & Oriental Hotel Foo Tye Sin Mansion Fort Cornwallis Fort Cornwallis Lighthouse Goddess of Mercy Temple Hin Bus Depot Holy Spirit Cathedral HSBC Building India House Jade Emperor God Temple Jalan Baru Sri Muniswarar Temple Jubilee Clock Tower Kapitan Keling Mosque Kek Lok Si Khoo Kongsi Lebuh Aceh Mosque Mahindarama Buddhist Temple Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple OCBC Building Penang High Court Penang Islamic Department Building Penang Islamic Museum Penang Masonic Temple Penang State Assembly Building Pinang Peranakan Mansion Penang Town Hall Seri Mutiara Thean Kong Thnuah Temple Snake Temple Seri Teratai Sri Mahamariamman Temple St. Anne's Church St. George's Church Suffolk House War Memorial Park Wat Buppharam Wat Chayamangkalaram Woodville
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