Maimun Palace

Maimoon Palace or Maimun Palace (Indonesian: Istana Maimun) 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".^[1]

Maimoon Palace
Istana Maimoon
Maimoon Palace, 2021
General information
Type	Palace
Location	Jl. Brigjend. Katamso no. 1, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Coordinates	3.575201°N 98.683883°E / 3.575201; 98.683883
Construction started	1887
Completed	1892
Owner	Deli Sultanate
Technical details
Floor area	2,772 m2
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Theodoor van Erp
Website
Ministry of Tourism Website

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, having avoided destruction during the East Sumatra revolution due to protection by British troops.^[2]

Gallery

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  Maimun Palace (ca.1890–1905)
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  Interior (1890–1894)
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  Aerial view (1931)
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  Underwent Renovation (2011)
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  Maimun Palace (2013)
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  Main throne in Maimun Palace
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  Meriam Puntung (lit; separated cannon); it is believed to be a powerful cannon that was used by the Deli Sultanate to defeat the Aru Kingdom.

See also

• List of colonial buildings in Medan