Istana Basa Pagaruyung


Istana Basa Pagaruyung
Jl. Sutan Alam Bagagarsyah, Pagaruyung, Kec. Tj. Emas, Kabupaten Tanah Datar, 
Sumatera Barat 27281

Pagaruyung Palace (Minangkabau: Istano Basa Pagaruyuang) is the istana (royal palace) of the former Pagaruyung Kingdom, located in Tanjung Emas subdistrict near Batusangkar town, Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia. It was built in the traditional Minangkabau Rumah Gadang vernacular architectural style, but had a number of atypical elements including a three-story structure and a larger dimension in comparison to common rumah gadang.


Although most parts of the palace has been demolished due to war and fire, as well as being rebuilt for 3 times, the government still managed to preserve many of its traditional essences that one can see at the palace today. Pagaruyung Palace is one of the many must visit spots in Batusangkar town, roughly 3 hours journey from Padang by land. 

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