"Brunei River The Brunei River is a river which flows through Brunei and empties into Brunei Bay towards the North-east direction. The Istana Nurul Iman, the official residence of the Sultan of Brunei, stands on its banks. The Brunei River is the shortest major river in Brunei Darussalam. Brunei Darussalam's traditional residential areas, Kampong Ayer (Water Village), is situated on the river. Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam, stands on its banks. The upper reaches of the river are an important source of freshwater for the western parts of the country. Brunei has a long maritime history. The"
"and only the combined area of the palace’s indoor floors (a measurement commonly known as floorspace) is considered. As measured by these standards, Guinness World Records currently considers Istana Nurul Iman to hold the title as the ""world's largest residential palace."" Upon completion, Istana Nurul Iman became the largest residential palace in the world and the largest single-family residence ever built. The palace contains 1,788 rooms, which includes 257 bathrooms, a banquet hall that can be expanded to accommodate up to 5,000 guests, a mosque accommodating 1,500 people. The palace also includes a 110-car garage, an air conditioned stable for"
"Darul Aman Palace Darul Aman Palace (; ; ""abode of peace"" or, in a double meaning ""abode of Aman[ullah]"") is a ruined palace located about sixteen kilometers (ten miles) south-west outside of the center of Kabul, Afghanistan. As of 2017, progress is being made on a major project intended to fully renovate the building by 2019. Construction of the Darul Aman Palace began in the early 1920s as a part of the endeavours of King Amanullah Khan to modernize Afghanistan. It was to be part of the new capital city called Darulaman, connected to Kabul by a narrow gauge railway."
"Iman palace is the residence of the sultan of Brunei. It is located 3 km southwest of the city centre. Its name is taken from Arabic, meaning ""Palace of the Light of Faith"". The palace was designed by Leandro V. Locsin, and built by the Filipino firm, Ayala Corporation, mixing Malay and Islamic elements in the building architecture. It contains 1,788 rooms, with 257 bathrooms, and a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 5,000 guests. The palace only opens to public during the yearly three-day Hari Raya Adilfitri celebration. The city's suburb incorporates nearby Kampong Ayer (water village), in"
"Istana Negara, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim The Istana Negara (Malay for ""National Palace"") is the official residence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the monarch of Malaysia. It is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim (formerly Jalan Duta) in Segambut, northwestern Kuala Lumpur. The palace opened in 2011 and replaced the old Istana Negara which was located at a different compound in central Kuala Lumpur. The palace complex has an area of 97.65 hectares, 22 domes, and is split into three main portions: the Formal Component, Royal Component and Administration Component. The site where the palace is located has been gazetted"
"and is decorated with a painting of Ratu Kidul by Basoeki Abdullah. Istana Negara (Jakarta) Istana Negara (, ) is one of the six presidential palaces of Indonesia. It is located on Veteran Street in Central Jakarta, with Merdeka Palace located south. It is part of the presidential palace compound which has a total area of 68,000 m^2, along with three other buildings: Bina Graha that was formerly used as the President's Office, Wisma Negara in the western side which is used as state guesthouse, and the office for the Ministry of State Secretariat of Indonesia. Istana Negara faces north"
"Ibrahim Pasha Palace The Ibrahim Pasha Palace ( is an Ottoman imperial court residence of Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha. It is located in Sultanahmet Square of Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey. Currently, the building is mainly used as the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (). Initially named the Hippodrome Palace due to its location at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, it took later its name from Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha (1494–1536), who served as the Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent (reigned 1520-66) from 1523 until his execution in 1536. He married Sultan Süleiman's sister Hatice Sultan, and was as such a bridegroom"
"rebuilding of the demolished section of the palace. Ibrahim Pasha Palace The Ibrahim Pasha Palace ( is an Ottoman imperial court residence of Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha. It is located in Sultanahmet Square of Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey. Currently, the building is mainly used as the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (). Initially named the Hippodrome Palace due to its location at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, it took later its name from Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha (1494–1536), who served as the Grand Vizier of Suleiman the Magnificent (reigned 1520-66) from 1523 until his execution in 1536. He married Sultan Süleiman's sister"
"Istana Maziah, Istana Alam Shah, Istana Besar Seri Menanti, Istana Iskandariah and Istana Arau. Several appointed non-royal heads of state (governor), Yang di- Pertua Negeri are also assigned to have their official seat and residence such as The Astana, Istana Negeri Sabah and Seri Mutiara. Singha Durbar (literally, ""Lion Palace"") in Kathmandu is the official seat of government of Nepal and the largest Palace in Asia. Narayanhiti Palace Museum was a residence and principal workplace of the reigning Monarch of the Kingdom of Nepal. It was built by king Mahendra in 1961 under the design of Californian architect Benjamin Polk."
"Ismailiyya Palace The Ismailiyya Palace () is a historical building that currently serves as the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. It is located on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku. The palace was constructed for the Muslim Charity Society by Józef Plośko at the expense of the millionaire Musa Naghiyev in commemoration of his deceased son Ismayil, and was named Ismailiyya after him. Construction began in 1908 and ended in 1913. The building of mosques is appointed to be in a place called ""Gapan Dibi"" in the center of the city. Although it was initially planned to build a"
"Tajbeg Palace Tajbeg Palace or Tapa-e-Tajbeg (; ; ""Palace of the Large Crown""), also known as Queen's Palace, is a palace built in the 1920s and located about 10 miles (16 km) south-west outside the centre of Kabul, Afghanistan. The once stately mansion sits atop a knoll among foothills where the Afghan royal family once hunted and picnicked. It should not be confused with Darul Aman Palace, which is about northeast from Tajbeg Palace. Built to house the Afghan royal family, Tajbeg Palace is one of the most impressive landmarks of ""Darulaman,"" newly created during the era of Amānullāh Khān"
"in Phnom Penh. The Golestan Palace is currently operated by the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran. Golestan Palace The Golestan Palace (, ""Kākh-e Golestān"") is the former royal Qajar complex in Iran's capital city, Tehran. One of the oldest historic monuments in the city of Tehran, and of world heritage status, the Golestan Palace belongs to a group of royal buildings that were once enclosed within the mud-thatched walls of Tehran's arg (""citadel""). It consists of gardens, royal buildings, and collections of Iranian crafts and European presents from the 18th and 19th centuries. Tehran's arg (""citadel"") was built during the"
"Golestan Palace The Golestan Palace (, ""Kākh-e Golestān"") is the former royal Qajar complex in Iran's capital city, Tehran. One of the oldest historic monuments in the city of Tehran, and of world heritage status, the Golestan Palace belongs to a group of royal buildings that were once enclosed within the mud-thatched walls of Tehran's arg (""citadel""). It consists of gardens, royal buildings, and collections of Iranian crafts and European presents from the 18th and 19th centuries. Tehran's arg (""citadel"") was built during the reign of Tahmasp I (r. 1524–1576) of the Safavid dynasty (1502–1736), and was later renovated by"
"Istana Negara (Jakarta) Istana Negara (, ) is one of the six presidential palaces of Indonesia. It is located on Veteran Street in Central Jakarta, with Merdeka Palace located south. It is part of the presidential palace compound which has a total area of 68,000 m^2, along with three other buildings: Bina Graha that was formerly used as the President's Office, Wisma Negara in the western side which is used as state guesthouse, and the office for the Ministry of State Secretariat of Indonesia. Istana Negara faces north towards aforementioned street, while the Merdeka Palace faces Merdeka Square and the"
"Pearl Palace Shams Palace (; Romanized as ""kakh-e Shams/ Kāx-e Šams"" , also known as ""kakh-e Morvarid/ Kāx-e Morvārid"" ) is a large estate designed by Taliesin Associated Architects on instructions from princess Shams Pahlavi, elder sister of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. It was built in the early 1970s and it is located in Mehrshahr near Karaj, Iran. The majority of the complex is currently occupied by a local Baseej chapter who are neglecting its upkeep. Small parts are open to the public as a result of pressure from the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran. The"
"Maimun Palace Maimun Palace or Maimoon Palace () is an ""istana"" (royal palace) of the Sultanate of Deli and a well-known landmark in Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Today, it serves as a museum. Built by Sultan Ma'mun Al Rashid Perkasa Alamyah in years 1887–1891, the palace was designed by the Dutch architect Theodoor van Erp and covers 2,772 m² with a total of 30 rooms. The Palace has become a popular tourist destination in the city, not solely because of its historical heritage status, but also because of its unique interior design of the palace, combining"
"El Mechouar Palace Mechouar Palace () or the Zianide Royal Palace is a historic palace in the city of Tlemcen, Algeria. The palace is situated in the middle of the city, and formerly constituted a part of the greater Mechouar Castle () which no longer exists except for the palace and the outer wall. The adjacent mosque, Mechouar Mosque, no longer exist on its original form as well except for its minaret. It was one of the main sights during the selection of Tlemcen as the Capital of Islamic Culture in 2011. The name of the palace ""Mechouar"" was decided"
"Merdeka Palace The Merdeka Palace (; also known in Indonesian as Istana Gambir and during the Dutch colonial times as Paleis te Koningsplein), is one of six presidential palaces in Indonesia. It is located on the north side of the Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta, Indonesia and is used as the official residence of the President of the Republic of Indonesia. The palace was a residence for the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies during the colonial era. In 1949, the palace was renamed Merdeka Palace, ""(ke)merdeka(an)"" meaning ""freedom"" or ""independence"". The Merdeka Palace is part of the Jakarta Presidential"
"almost 50 percent of the renovation was complete. in the 2015 game (which is set in Kabul), there's a location called Lamar Khaate Palace that is clearly inspired by Darul Aman palace. Darul Aman Palace Darul Aman Palace (; ; ""abode of peace"" or, in a double meaning ""abode of Aman[ullah]"") is a ruined palace located about sixteen kilometers (ten miles) south-west outside of the center of Kabul, Afghanistan. As of 2017, progress is being made on a major project intended to fully renovate the building by 2019. Construction of the Darul Aman Palace began in the early 1920s as"
"Istana Kampong Glam Istana Kampong Glam (Malay for ""Kampong Glam Palace""; Jawi: ايستان كامڤوڠ ڬلم), also Istana Kampong Gelam, is a former Malay palace in Singapore. It is located near Masjid Sultan in Kampong Glam. The palace and compounds were refurbished into the Malay Heritage Centre in 2004. The palace is gazetted as a national monument on the eve of Singapore's Golden Jubilee, on 6 August 2015. The original Istana Kampong Glam was built by Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor in 1819 on land of about in Kampong Glam that had been given to him by the British East India"
"of familyhood, education, heritage and culture, and the historical bond with Pagarruyung, Minangkabau. Istana Lama was used as a religious school between 1959 and 1964, and was unoccupied until 1992. The Istana Lama has been designated as a national heritage site and was converted into a Royal Museum on July 14 1992, with the consent of and officiated by HRH Tuanku Ja'afar the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar at the time. It is currently closed to the public to facilitate repairs and upgrading works which is expected to be completed in 2020. The palace has been assigned as building number 115 by"
"Our Lady of Divine Providence Chapel, Kabul The Our Lady of Divine Providence Chapel or Chapel of the Italian Embassy in Kabul, is the name given to a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located Street Great Massoud, in the city of Kabul, capital of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Follow the Roman or Latin rite and depends on the Mission sui juris in Afghanistan (""Missio sui iuris Afghanistaniensis"") that was created by Pope John Paul II in 2002. The temple was authorized in 1933 and thanks to the protection provided by the Italian Embassy"
"and continued for 10 years and the palace was officially inaugurated in 1874. The name means “Palace of the Nile” and refers to the name of the palace built by Said Pasha in 1858. The extensive gardens were completed in 1921 by Sultan Fuad I. The palace includes 500 rooms. Currently the upper floors (the former living quarters of the royal family) are reserved for visiting foreign dignitaries. The palace structure is a national museums centre: with the Silver Museum, the Arms Museum, the Royal Family Museum, the Presidential Gifts Museum, and the Historical Documents Museum. Qasr El Nil Street"
"Niavaran Complex The Niavaran Palace Complex ( – ""Majmue ye Niāvarān"") is a historical palace complex situated in Shemiran (northern Tehran), Iran. It consists of several palace buildings and monuments dating back to the Qajar and Pahlavi eras. The complex traces its origin to a garden in the region of Niavaran, which was used as a summer residence by Fath-Ali Shah (1772–1834) of the Qajar Dynasty. A pavilion was built in the garden by the order of Naser ed Din Shah (1831–1896) of the same dynasty, which was initially referred to as ""Niavaran"", and was later renamed ""Saheb Qaranie"". The"
"around it can be viewed from outside. This palace is ruled by Tengku Mahkota Ayahanda Tuan Nor Zilan and his son, Putera Sulong Anakanda Nor Izwan Izzat will takes his place when the palace finished with its renovation in the end of 2012 followed by Putera kedua Anakanda Nor Muhammad Hadi after five years of service in the palace. This palace has its own Main Hall of Istana Derah (Dewan Utama Istana Daerah), Dining Hall (Dewan Santapan), Surau, Office and some private halls for its residences. Its all located on the first floor of this palace. The main area for"
"Raghadan Palace Raghadan Palace is a crown palace located in the Royal Court compound of Al-Maquar in Amman, Jordan. Constructed in 1926, the property became the residence of King Abdullah I who would go on to order the construction of several more palaces in the surrounding area. The palace is constructed in a traditional Islamic style, with colored glass windows modeled on the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Raghadan Palace is used for hosting meetings with visiting heads of state and for other ceremonial events, including the presentation and acceptance of new ambassadors' diplomatic credentials, and for replies to the speech"
"of the ""world's largest palace"" is difficult to ascertain, and controversial, as different countries use their own unique standard to claim that their palace is the largest. Using various definitions, a number of palaces are claimed to be the world’s largest: Istana Nurul Iman, Buckingham Palace, Quirinal Palace, Royal Palace of Madrid, Stockholm Palace, The Forbidden City, The Palace of Versailles, The Royal Palace of Caserta, The Winter Palace, The Louvre Palace, Prague Castle, and Romania’s Palace of the Parliament. To be considered for the Guinness World Record, the palace must have been intended for use as a royal residence,"
"The Istana The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. Meaning ""palace"" in Malay, it is where the President receives and entertains state guests. The Istana is also the working office of the Prime Minister of Singapore. The estate was once part of the extensive nutmeg plantation of Mount Sophia. In 1867, the British colonial government acquired the land and built a mansion to be the official home of the British governor. This continued until 1959 when Singapore was granted self-government, and the governor was replaced by the Yang di-Pertuan Negara, who was in turn"
"Istana Besar Istana Besar or Grand Palace is the royal palace of the Sultan 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. The most interesting part of the palace is the Royal Abu Bakar Museum"
"Istana Melawati Istana Melawati is the second national palace of Malaysia's Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Putrajaya after the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. It serves as a royal retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The Melawati Palace is located in Precinct 1, Putrajaya. Construction of the palace began in 1999 and was completed in 2002. It has a resort concept and serves as a retreat for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The name of the palace was given by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor. Melawati literally means guard’s tower. Designed by Raja Kamarul Bahrin, principal"
"Cotroceni Palace Cotroceni Palace (Romanian: ""Palatul Cotroceni"") is the official residence of the President of Romania. It is located at ""Bulevardul Geniului, nr. 1"", in Bucharest, Romania. The palace also houses the National Cotroceni Museum. In 1679, a monastery was built by Şerban Cantacuzino on Cotroceni Hill in the first year of his rule on the place of an old wooden hermitage. The plans of this new monastery kept many of the traditional architectural elements found in the principalities of Romania at the time. The Cotroceni monastery was completed in 1682, and has since been visited frequently by many pilgrims"
"Gulustan Palace Gulustan Palace (), formerly known as Gulustan Wedding Palace Complex during the Soviet era is the main state convention center of the Azerbaijani government. It is located on Baku's highland, on Istiglaliyyat Street overlooking the whole city of Baku and Baku Bay. The palace serves as an official facility for governmental and non-governmental organizations holding various types of formal events. It is notable for having hosted such important events as the Contract of the Century and other significant oil and gas contracts, signing of TRACECA project, the wedding of Leyla Aliyeva, the daughter of the President of Azerbaijan"
"the palace. In 1948, Sultan Yussuf Izzuddin Shah (1948 - 1963) moved from Istana Kota (Istana Hijau) to Istana Iskandariah to succeed Sultan Abdul Aziz and in 1963, Sultan Idris Iskandar Al-Mutawakkil Alallahi Shah II (1963 - 1984) ascended the throne and stayed there until his demise in 1984. Currently, the palace is the royal abode of Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah (1984 - 2014). The design of the palace is based on the architecture of West Asia, which is famous for its pointed arches and onion-shaped domes. The building is rectangular in shape and faces the sunrise and the river."