Maimun Palace
Istana Maimun
A palace built by the Sultan of Deli in 1888, blending Malay, Mughal and Italian styles. Its yellow exterior is a Medan landmark.
Maimun Palace was built in 1888 by the ninth sultan of the Deli Sultanate. It was designed by a Dutch architect and mixes Malay, Islamic, Indian and European elements. Yellow is the colour of the Malay royal family. The main hall is open to visitors, where you can see the throne, photographs of the sultan's family and weapons. You can rent traditional Malay clothing for photos. A small building in the courtyard displays the legendary Green Dragon cannon. Entry costs about IDR 10,000 to 15,000. Opening hours are roughly 08:00 to 17:00, and it can be visited together with the Great Mosque across the road.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Great Mosque of Medan (Masjid Raya Al-Mashun)
- Tjong A Fie Mansion
- North Sumatra State Museum
- Sri Mariamman Temple & Kampung Madras
- Vihara Gunung Timur
- Merdeka Square & Old City Hall
- Rahmat International Wildlife Museum & Gallery
- Kesawan Old Town