Kedaton of the Sultanate of Ternate
Kedaton Kesultanan Ternate
The palace of the Sultanate of Ternate: a white palace completed in 1813, now partly a museum displaying the sultan's crown, weapons and artifacts from the Portuguese and Dutch periods.
The Sultanate of Ternate was one of the most powerful Islamic kingdoms of the Maluku spice trade era, at one point controlling large stretches of eastern Indonesian waters. The present palace was built in 1813. It is a white, European-style palace facing the sea, still owned by the sultan's family, and part of it is open as a museum. Displays include the sultan's crown (legend says the "hair" on it grows by itself), helmets, swords, cannons and documents from the Portuguese and Dutch eras. Visitors must sign in at the entrance. Staff often give guided tours, and a modest tip is appreciated. The palace sits in the north of the city next to the Sultan's Mosque, about 5 minutes by taxi.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Sultan of Ternate Mosque
- Fort Oranje
- Fort Tolukko
- Cengkeh Afo
- Fort Kalamata
- Batu Angus
- Mount Gamalama
- Maitara Island