Striding the Corridors of an Iconic West Sumatra Palace

The palace was burned and rebuilt three times in 1837, 1966, and most recently in 2007.

While the current palace might be a replica, the craftsmanship is no less dazzling for its design and symbolism.

The palace’s multigabled design and iconic buffalo shaped roof make it the epitome of a Minangkabau traditional house. The building is also rife with symbolism, among them the more than 60 carvings symbolizing Minangkabau’s philosophy and culture.

Pagaruyung Palace also housed spears, swords, and firearms from the kingdom’s struggle against the Dutch in the 19th century. 

As a museum, the palace also rents or loans to visitors or guests of honor such as Ramsay or bicyclists in the Tour de Singkarak. But regardless of the occasion, Pagaruyung Palace is worth a visit. 

(Writer: Nicholas Ryan Aditya | Editor : Kahfi Dirga Cahya)

Source:

https://travel.kompas.com/read/2020/07/01/093000027/ini-fakta-seputar-istano-basa-pagaruyung-yang-didatangi-gordon-ramsay?page=all#page2.