Istana Maimoon

Istana Maimoon or often called the Green Palace is a palace greatness Princess Royal Deli. This palace is dominated by the color yellow as the color of the Malay royal greatness.

Area of ​​2,772 m2 palace was completed on August 25, 1888 during the reign of Sultan Ma'mun Al - Rashid Perkasa Alam. Sultan Ma'mun was the eldest son of Sultan Mahmud Perkasa Alam, founder of the city of Medan.

The palace is located at Jalan Brigjend Katamso, this field since 1946 Maimoon inhabited by the heirs of the sultanate Deli. At certain times, is often held in the palace of the traditional Malay musical performances.

Usually, the performances are held in order to enliven the joy of weddings and other events. In addition, twice a year, Sultan Deli usually held a family relationship between the palace . On every Friday night, the sultan's family held a traditional rawatib.

The architecture is a blend of Moghul architectural icon, the Middle East, Spain, India, Netherlands and Malay. Dutch architectural influence seen in the form of door and window width and height. However, there are some doors that show the influence of Spain.

Islam looks at the effect of the existence of curvature ( arcade ) on the roof. High arches ranged between 5-8 meters. The arch shape is very popular in the Middle East, India and Turkey.

Trace out the beauty and splendor of the Istana Maimoon behind solid walls and dozens of rooms spread over two floors . Take a look at the splendor of a typical European crystal chandeliers , chairs , tables and cabinets to tens palace collection . Here you are presented with the story of the past glory of the Deli Sultanate.

The first time you enter the front page of the quiet atmosphere directly attacking the head. Cool breeze blowing yard front porch of this magnificent palace. The roof that soars as high as 5-8 meters making the temperature inside the room was very comfortable .

Besides given the opportunity to see first hand the palace and its contents, you are also given a brief historical stories about Maimoon Palace and Deli Sultanate by a guide who is in the palace .

Linger in the Istana Maimoon really not boring. Enjoy interior design that dominated the color yellow , the color of the typical Malayan , and the relics of the Sultanate of Deli furniture unique and rare .

Because the location is in the middle Istana Maimoon Medan then it will not be difficult for you to find a variety of services both star or budget accommodation.

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Mesjid Raya Medan

Grand Mosque of Al-Mashun or Mesjid Raya Medan is one legacy of the Sultan of Deli in North Sumatra Maimoon Palace. The mosque is still used by the Muslim community to pray every day. Some building materials for the decoration of this mosque is made in Italy. Foreign tourists visiting the mosque from various countries around the world.

This mosque is the most beautiful and largest mosques in North Sumatra. Sultan Ma'mun Al Rashid mosque was built in 1906. Grand Mosque is located only 200 m from the Castle Maimoon.Particular architectural style inspired by Moorish mosque. Another Great Mosque of Medan, there is a mosque for the legacy of Deli Sultanate. Labuhan Deli which built in 1886. Labuhan Masjid mosque is one of India with a unique style with an octagonal dome. The mosque is located on the highway Labuhan Medan - Belawan north of downtown Medan.

Dome of the Masjid Al Ma'sum rectangular flat and also at the top of the roof has a decoration of the crescent moon is also commonly found in other Islamic buildings such as Mosques and minarets which experts say is often associated as a symbol of peace, where Islam was broadcast without violence.In addition to the dome, plans, curve, decoration crescent at its peak, the influence of Islamic art is clearly visible in the ornamentation, both on the walls, ceilings, pillars, and curved surfaces (face Arcade) that richly decorated flowers and winding plants painted with oil paint.

This is in addition to organized decorations remind floristik to Tumpal and mekara motif, also painted with naturalistic style, except the floral and geometric motifs, the combination between Polygonal, Octagonal and circle decorations are also interesting. Such a motive is particularly common in the walls, curved surfaces, ceilings, etc., this motif is also found in the form of the iron curtain and the window rectangular shape of the curve that reminds us to India style wall carving motifs.

In Indonesia, the type often called ornate decorations or Kerawangan Terawangan, other than as an ornament, decoration also serves as a vent.

This is also called the Grand Mosque Grand Mosque Al Mashun, is the largest mosque in the city of Medan. Located in way of the Grand Mosque, the Mosque was built by the Sultan of Morocco in the style of Muharram Al Rashid, leader of the Sultanate of Deli which also built the Palace Maimoon.

Funds to build a Grand Mosque is coming from 'Deli Maatschappij', as well as local Chinese merchants Tjong A Fie. Dutch Queen this Mosque Wihelmina presents a great watch. A Dutch architect named Klingenberg working on the construction of this mosque. The mosque is completed and first used for Friday prayers on 10 September 1909.

Moroccan Design visible on the left and the entrance to the Mosque. The mosque was built originally named Van Erp an architect who also designed the Palace Maimoon, but then followed by Dingemans when Van Erp commissioned to renovate the temple of Borobudur in Central Java.

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