Istana Mini
Istana Mini Banda Neira
A 19th-century Dutch governor's residence with white colonnades and lush gardens, full of colonial flair. It is known as the 'Little Bogor Palace.'
Istana Mini was originally the residence of the Dutch colonial governor of Banda, completed in the early 19th century. Its white columns and symmetrical facade resemble the Bogor Presidential Palace, hence the nickname 'Mini Palace.' Old furniture and vintage photographs remain inside. Legend has it that a soldier stationed here carved his last words into a window pane before taking his own life. The lawn in front of the palace runs down to the sea, with views of Mount Api. It is usually opened by a caretaker, and a small donation is enough. It is located in the town center.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Hatta's Exile House
- Fort Nassau
- Fort Belgica
- Old Church of Banda Neira
- Sjahrir's Exile House
- Rumah Budaya Banda Neira
- Lava Flow Coral Reef
- Gunung Api