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Istana Besar
Jalan Seri Belukar, Kebun Merah, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Phone: +60 7-223 0555About
Istana Besar or Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultanate of Johor which is located in Johor Bahru ,Malaysia .Standing tall in the city of Johor Bahru , the palace was built in 1866 by Sultan Abu Bakar . The palace overlooks the Straits of Johor . The Grand Palace's most distinctive feature is its Anglo-Malay architecture, characterised by its dome of Malay design contrasted with its blue roof of Anglo influence. The Grand Palace is currently used only for investitures, state banquets and royal functions.
