Kedaton of the Sultanate of Tidore
Kedaton Kesultanan Tidore
The royal palace of Tidore, Ternate's rival sultanate, rebuilt in 2010 to its original appearance. It is the centrepiece of a day trip to Tidore by island hopping.
The Sultanate of Tidore and Ternate were known together as the two great spice kingdoms of Maluku, and Tidore historically allied with Spain against Ternate and the Dutch for long periods. The sultan's palace stands on the east coast of Tidore Island at Soasio. The original palace was destroyed in the twentieth century, and the present building was rebuilt in 2010 to its former appearance. It has a broad lawn in front, and the adjoining Sultan's Museum houses crowns and historic artefacts, though visits require advance booking. From Bastiong port in Ternate, a speedboat takes about 10 to 15 minutes to Rum port on Tidore, followed by about 30 minutes by car to Soasio. It can be combined with the nearby Tahula Fort, making it a half-day to full-day trip.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; museum by appointment
Nearby sights
- Fort Tahula
- Maitara Island
- Fort Kalamata
- Laguna Lake
- Fort Oranje
- Sultan of Ternate Mosque
- Kedaton of the Sultanate of Ternate
- Cengkeh Afo