Istana Maimun

Istana Maimun 

Maimun palace has been named the most beautiful buildings in the city of Medan, North Sumatra. Located in the area Jl. Brig Katamso, this magnificent palace was completed around 1888 and is a legacy of the Deli Sultan Ma'mun Al Rashid Perkasa Alam. A wash of yellow on the color of this building is a typical Malay.Unique architecture is the main attraction of the Palace Maimun. European influence is evident in the hall or living room, windows, doors and stairs in front of an inscription that reads Latin letters, in Dutch. Meanwhile, a hallmark of Islam appeared on the roof of the curved Persian style, the style often found in buildings in the Middle East region.The interior of the Palace Maimun also interesting to laced. Behind the walls are solid, there are dozens of rooms spread over two floors. Splendor was visible on the throne, European crystal lamps, chairs, tables and cabinets. Family photographs, old weapons, including prison space, also in this palace. Although it is still storing objects of historical value, the Palace Maimun still allow tourists to visit and enjoy the splendor as well as dive into the past glory of the Deli Sultanate.