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MAIMUN PALACE
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State Museum of North Sumatra
About Maimun palace
Maimoon Palace or Maimun Palace (Indonesian: Istana Maimun) is an
istana (royal palace) of the Sultanate of Deli and a well-known
landmark in Medan, the capital city of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Today, it serves as a museum. The name is the Arabic word for
"blessing".
Built by Sultan Ma'mun Al Rashid Perkasa Alamyah in years 1887–1891,

the palace was designed by the Dutch architect Theodoor van Erp and
covers 2,772 m2 with a total of 30 rooms. The palace has become a
popular tourist destination in the city, not solely because of its
historical heritage status, but also because of its unique interior design
of the palace, combining elements of Malay cultural heritage, Islamic
and Indian architecture, with Spanish and Italian furniture and fittings.
It is the last surviving Melayu palace, the rest having been destroyed in
the 1946 social revolution. Nearby British troops protected it.
Maimun palace
Maimoon Palace is royal house for Sultanate of Deli and becomes of tourism sites from Medan, South Sumatra. This grand,
30-room Maimoon Palace was built by the sultan of Deli in 1888 and the architecture features Malay, Mogul and Italian
influences. Only the main room, which features the lavish inauguration throne, is open to the public. Here you can check
out a modest collection of ceremonial kerises and dress up in traditional Malay costume.
Maimoon Palace is one of the most beautiful palace still exist in Indonesia. The Palace consists of two floors divided each
into three parts: the main building, the left wing and the right wing. Each floor has 20 rooms. The total of 40 rooms of this
Palace does not include the prison in the basement, kitchen and bathrooms. In front, about 100 meters, stands the
Mosque of Al-Maksum known as the Great Mosque of Medan.he youngest sultan in Deli history. He currently resides in
Sulawesi with his mother, and his role is purely ceremonial.
Maimun palace
Maimoon Palace is located at Jalan Brig. Jend. Katamso in downtown Medan. This historic building is open the public every
day, except when there are organizing a special ceremony. The back wing of the palace is occupied by members of the
sultan’s family. The current sultan, Aria Mahmud Lamanjiji, was only eight years old when he was installed as the 14th
Sultan of Deli in 2005, replacing his father, who died in a plane crash. He is the youngest sultan in Deli history. He
currently resides in Sulawesi with his mother, and his role is purely ceremonial.
Maimun palace
The visitors
Visitors who come to the palace still have the chance to witness the collections of the
kingdom which are displayed along the meeting room, such as the photos of the families,
antique furniture gifted by the Dutch, and various types of weapons. Patterns of Dutch
architecture with doors and window width and height, as well as Spanish-style doors to be
part of the Palace Maimun. Dutch influence was also seen on a marble slab in front of the
marble steps are written with Latin letters in Dutch.
About State Museum in North Sumatra
The North Sumatra Museum or locally known as Northern Sumatra

Museum, is a state-owned museum located along H.M Jhoni Street,
Medan, Indonesia. This museum is the largest museum in North Sumatra
and includes a variety of cultural heritage of Indonesia, as well as art
and crafts from various ethnic groups in North Sumatra.
The history
This museum building was constructed in 1954. The museum itself was inaugurated on
April 19, 1982 by the Minister of Education and Culture, Daoed Joesoef.[citation needed]
This museum is one of the foremost museums in Indonesia.[1]
The museum stands on an area of 10,468 m2 and consists of a main building of two floors
which functions as a permanent exhibition space, a place for temporary exhibitions, an
audio-visual room/lecture, administration, and other supportive parts of the overall
arrangements.
In 2005, the museum had 6,799 collection consist on animal replicas typical of
Sumatra, fossil replicas of early humans, dioramas of prehistoric life, as well as a
variety of prehistoric tools.[3] Other relics such as statues of Hindu – Buddha relics,
tombstones heritage, Al-Qur'an, a replica of Masjid Azizi is here, and also historical
tooling around Dutch Colonial era also collected. In addition, there is also a model of
colonial figures and replicas of Medan city life around past era. Collectibles include
traditional and modern weapon, medicine – traditional medicine, communications
equipment used against the invaders. Also featured paintings of heroism and wartime
propaganda poster. Photographs and paintings of heroes and former governors of
Northern Sumatra also presented.
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Built by Sultan Ma'mun Al Rashid Perkasa Alamyah in years 1887–1891,

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