Istana Besar is the former residence of the Johor royal family. Surrounded by extensive gardens, it nowadays hosts the Royal Abu Bakar Museum which consists of four parts: the Dewan, the Throne Room, the Treasure Rooms and the Hunting Room. The palace complex was built in 1866 by Sultan Abu Bakar in Anglo-Malay architecture.

01 Istana Besar palace
02 Istana Besar palace
03 Istana Besar palace wing
04 Palace facade detail
05 Palace facade detail
06 Arched corridor
07 Palace facade detail
08 Decorated white columns
09 Rear view of palace
10 Rear view of palace
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