Istana Besar or Grand Palace is a royal palace of the Sultanate of Johor which is located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Overview
Standing tall in the city of Johor Bahru overlooking the Straits of Johor which was built in 1866 by Sultan Abu Bakar. 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 only for investiture, state banquets and royal functions.
Royal Museum
The most interesting is The Royal Abu Bakar Museum within the palace. It is a living museum which houses a good collection of royal heirloom, impressive rare artefacts and a good record of the history of the States's Royal Family.
