Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea.

Gyeongbok Palace is a palace located in the northern city of Seoul (Gangbuk), South Korea. Built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Gyeongbokgung Palace is recognized as the best among the five major palaces. As a main palace representing the Joseon Dynasty, it was a residence for the royal family and the place where official ceremonies and rituals are held. It is well known and a favorite destination among foreign tourists who visit Seoul.

Changdeokgung Palace is a secondary palace built after Gyeongbokgung. Original form is the best preserved of all the royal palaces of Joseon Dynasty. Rear garden with harmony of nature and man-made structures are known for exceptional beauty. Untouched natural settings and pavilions create a garden that truly fit for a royal king.

Deoksugung is a royal palace where King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty, lived until his last day. Especially famous is Seokjojeon, which hosted foreign envoys, and the stonewall that have superstitious beliefs associated with it that lovers who walk along the wall together will break up.

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Tampaksiring Palace

wasandi - Tampaksiring Palace is a palace that was built after Indonesia's independence, which is located in the village of Tampaksiring, Tampaksiring District, Gianyar, Bali.

Tampaksiring name comes from two words of the Balinese language, the "look" and "siring", which means each and slanting palms. That said, according to a legend recorded on palm leaves USANA Bali, the name is derived from the former footprints of a king named Mayadenawa. King is clever and powerful, but unfortunately he is anger. He considered himself god and ordered his subjects to worship him. Due to the nature Mayadenawa it, Batara Indra angry and sent his armies. Mayadenawa ran into the forest. For his pursuers lost track, he walked by tilting the soles of his feet. That way he hopes his pursuers do not recognize the traces of her feet.

However, it can also be caught by his pursuers. Previously, he managed to create a miracle with the rest of the spring that poisonous causing many deaths his pursuers after they drank the water from these springs. Batara Indra then create another spring as the antidote to the poisonous water which is then named "Tirta Empul" ("holy water"). The forest area of ​​King Mayadenawa traversed by walking while the feet tilt was known by the name Tampaksiring.

The palace stands on the initiative of President Sukarno, who want a cool weather retreat away from the hustle of the city, suitable for the President of the Republic of Indonesia and their families as well as for state guests.

Architect was R.M. Soedarsono and the palace was built in stages. Tampaksiring Palace Complex consists of four main buildings namely Wisma Merdeka and Wisma area of ​​1200 m covering an area of ​​2,000 m Yudhishthira and Function Room. Wisma Merdeka and Wisma Yudhishthira is the first building that was built in 1957. In 1963 all the construction is completed by the establishment of Government House and Wisma Bima.

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Maimun Palace

wasandi - Maimun Palace is located in the capital of North Sumatra, Medan. More specifically it is located on Jl. Katamso Brig. Similar-like palace in Java, this palace is still there and its occupants are still used for traditional ceremonies.

Royal Palace Deli legacy was built on August 26, 1888 and was inaugurated on May 18, 1891, so how many years tuh awakening? Calculate by myself and yes.

Which initiated the establishment of this building is the Sultan Ma'moen Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah which is a descendant of the king to-9. According to the genealogies of the chisel on marble and on display in the courtyard, the first being King Deli Tuanku Panglima Gocoh Pahlawan (1632-1669). While the latter is the name of the king carved deli to-12, Sultan Azmy Perkasa Alam since 1967.

The architecture is very interesting, a mix of several cultures, but his impression ga 'hit-and-crash. Perhaps the word architect of this building is the architect of Italian origin. Architects in common with the architect of his Grand Mosque, located not far from the Palace Maimun. From the outside looking nuances of Islamic India. But when entered into the nuances of European furniture, like cabinets, chairs, chandeliers. While his own throne Malay nuanced with a magnificent golden yellow color.

Unfortunately, unlike the palace in Java, this Maimun Palace was less well maintained condition. To enter the Palace, we only need to pay voluntary contributions. Here also leased Malay traditional clothes if we want the photos with custom clothing in this Palace.

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