Istano Basa Pagaruyung (Padang)


Istano Basa Pagaruyung


The Istano Basa Pagaruyung is a magnificent example of the rumah gadang style of Minang architecture It is located in Tanah Datar. The original Payaruyung royal palace was set afire in 1804 by Dutch colonizers. Then, it was rebuilt in 1976 as a way of reviving the pride of the Minang people. Now, it becomes an open air museum and tourism icon. It has three stories and a great place for you to see the cultures and philosophy of Minang. The entrance fee to this palace is different between foreign and domestic tourist. Rp 7.000. for Indonesian But for foreigners, the ticket costs Rp 12.000. The palace, which was an open air museum and tourism icon, was damaged by fire after it was struck by lightning in 2007. Restoration of the building has taken six years and an estimated Rp 20 billion (US$1,71 million) to complete.Although built using concrete, the Istano Basa Pagaruyung was restored using traditional materials adorned with 60 carvings that signify Minang philosophy and culture. The palace has three stories with 72 pillars and a roof made from 26 tons of palm fibers.The Istano Basa Pagaruyung is also furnished with over 100 duplicates of antiquities, ensuring that the kingdom of Pagaruyung will again be revived as a favorite tourist destination in West Sumatra.


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