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King Palace, Sumatra is one of the premier tourist attractions in Sumatra that draws a large number of tourists every year. Located in the Pagaruyung area in Bukittinggi, Sumatra, the present building of the palace is a replica of the original palace. If you are a traveler who loves to explore the history of the region, make sure that you visit King Palace, Sumatra while taking a trip of sightseeing in Sumatra.

The main building of the palace is also known as Pagaruyung palace. The current building of King Palace in Sumatra was built in 1976. The building houses a museum that displays a lot of items from the household of the royal family. For centuries, Pagaruyung has been the center for the seat of Minangkabau Kingdom and their culture. The architectural uniqueness of the King Palace, Sumatra will surely amaze you. Built according to the traditional of Indonesia, the magnificent edifice of the palace flaunts Rumah Gadang styleof Minang.

The building of the King Palace, Sumatra has been renovated on a massive scale after the Dutch have left. Recently, the roof was struck by lightning and the palace caught fire on the evening of February 27, 2007. The shape of the roof of the King Palace, Sumatra is similar to the horns of the water-buffalo, which was a symbol of prosperity for the Minang dynasty. Counted as a precious cultural heritage, King Palace, Sumatra is home to a number of fine pieces of art and history that hold immense importance in the history and culture of Indonesia.

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