Thursday, 7 August 2014

Istana Maimoon (Maimoon Palace), Medan, North Sumatera

Maimoon palace is one of the most 
                     beautiful palace in Indonesia

Each town usually has an icon that became the pride of the community at the same marker. Well, in Medan Maimun Palace, also known Maimoon palace was once the pride of the city icons and residents of Medan. The Palace is located at Jalan Brig Katamso, Talbot Village, District Field. Maimoon palace has an area of ​​2,772 m2 and 30, this room is the main destination of tourists visiting the city of Medan, North Sumatra. Architecture of the building is dominated by the color yellow is the color of a typical Malay. Maimoon palace is a relic of Empire Deli. Founded by Sultan Al Rashid Perkasa Alam Maimoon which is a descendant of the 9th king of the Sultanate of Deli. The palace was built on August 26, 1888 and was inaugurated on May 18, 1891. 

Maimoon palace building facing east which consists of two floors with three parts, namely the main building, left wing and right wing. In front of about 100 meters stand Masjid Al-infallible known as the Great Mosque of Medan. Maimoon palace is one of the most beautiful palace in Indonesia. The palace has a unique architecture with a blend of some elements of Islamic-style Malay culture, Spain, India and Italy. This presents a unique blend that gives a distinctive character of the building. European influences are seen ornaments lamps, chairs, tables, cupboards, window to the sliding door. Spanish-style doors to be part of the architecture of this palace.

You can also see the Dutch architectural pattern of the form doors and windows are wide and high. There is also a marble inscription on the front stairs written with Latin letters in the Dutch language. Islamic influence seen from the shape of the arch (arcade) on the roof that resembles an upturned boat (curved Persian) which is usually found in buildings in the East region Tenggah. Maimoon palace is one of the most beautiful palace in Indonesia. In the living room there is a yellow dominated throne. Indoor area of ​​412 sq m is used for the coronation of Sultan Deli or the other traditional agenda. 

The space is also used as a sultan received the visit of relatives and family in Islamic holidays. Luxury of the palace interior and the physical building is possible because since 2 centuries ago the area was under the Sultanate of Deli Deli is managing the plantation, oil, and spices are abundant. The result of the tremendous earth gives a very large income to the Sultanate of Deli with evidence of the presence of a magnificent palace Maimoon.  This historic building is open to the public every day from 08.00 to 17.00 hrs. 


Transportation 

Polonia International Airport is about 2 km from the city center. Daily domestic flights to Medan served some airlines such as Air Asia, Garuda, Kartika Air, Lion Air, Merpati, NBA, Silk Air, Sriwijaya water and Susi Air flight route Jakarta, Bandung, Banda Aceh, Pekanbaru, Padang, Batam, Pontianak and Mount sitoli. As for the international flights served by Garuda, Air Asia and Malaysian Airlines. Maimoon palace is about 10 km from the International Airport Polonia.Anda can also reach it from Belawan Port about 28 miles or about 30 minutes to an hour. Next you can use a taxi, rental car, or bus.

Activity 

Investigate the beauty and grandeur of the Palace Maimoon behind solid walls and dozens of rooms spread over two floors. Menerawanglah the typical European grandeur chandelier, chairs, tables and cabinets to tens palace collection. Here you are presented with the story of the past glories of the Deli Sultanate. The first time you enter the front page of the quiet atmosphere directly attacking the head. Cool breeze blowing yard front porch of this magnificent palace. 



The roof which rises as high as 5-8 meters making the temperature inside the room was very comfortable. In addition given the opportunity to see first hand the palace and its contents, you are also given a brief history of the story and Deli Sultanate Palace Maimoon by a guide who is in the palace. Linger in the palace Maimoon really not boring. Enjoying dominated interior design in yellow, the color of a typical Malay, and furniture relics Deli Sultanate unique and rare.



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