Pagaruyung Palace
Istano Basa Pagaruyung
A reconstruction of the royal palace of the Minangkabau kingdom, with three tiers of pointed roofs and fine carvings. It is the grandest example of Minangkabau architecture.
The original palace was burned during the Padri War in the 19th century. The current building was rebuilt in 1976 based on the original design and rebuilt again after a lightning-strike fire in 2007. The palace is supported by 72 pillars, and its roof has 11 peaks. Inside, displays include the throne, bedrooms, and traditional clothing. You can rent Minangkabau traditional costumes to wear for photos. The palace is near Batusangkar, about 1.5 hours' drive from Bukittinggi, and is often scheduled together with the village of Pariangan.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Silinduang Bulan Palace
- Rao Rao Mosque
- Pariangan
- Lake Singkarak
- Mount Marapi
- Ngalau Indah Cave
- Minangkabau Culture Documentation Center (PDIKM)
- Pandai Sikek