Silinduang Bulan Palace
Istano Silinduang Bulan
A residence of royal descendants near Pagaruyung Palace. It is small in scale but keeps heirlooms of the royal family, and the palace is still used by the royal family.
Silinduang Bulan Palace is where the Pagaruyung royal family holds ceremonies and receives guests. The original building was destroyed in war, rebuilt in the 1990s, and rebuilt again after a fire in 2011. The palace displays objects passed down through the royal family and genealogical records. Like the other buildings, it has multiple sharp roofs. It is about 1 km from Pagaruyung Palace and can be visited on the way. Opening hours vary, so check on site.
Opening hours
Daytime (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Pagaruyung Palace
- Rao Rao Mosque
- Pariangan
- Lake Singkarak
- Mount Marapi
- Ngalau Indah Cave
- Minangkabau Culture Documentation Center (PDIKM)
- Pandai Sikek