Can we visit Istana Singapore?
Can we visit Istana Singapore?
While access to the Istana grounds is only open to the public five days a year, the Istana Heritage Gallery—located just across the road—provides year-round insights for visitors with exciting educational exhibitions.
How can I get Istana tickets in Singapore?
Visitors who wish to visit the Istana will have to apply for tickets in advance. Tickets will be allocated by an electronic balloting system. There are no charges for the tickets.
Is the Istana open?
1869
The Istana/Opened
Does Prime Minister live in Istana?
The Istana is also the working office of the Prime Minister of Singapore and is home to Sri Temasek, the official residence of the prime minister since Singapore’s independence in 1965, though none of the prime ministers have ever lived there.
How big is Istana?
106 acres
The 106 acres (0.43 km2) estate was once part of the extensive nutmeg plantation of Mount Sophia….
| The Istana | |
|---|---|
| Floor area | 106 acres (0.43 km2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | John Frederick Adolphus McNair |
| National monument of Singapore |
What is the meaning of Istana?
palace
Istana is an Indonesian and Malay word meaning “palace”.
Who works in Istana?
| The Istana | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 1°18′28″N 103°50′35″E |
| Current tenants | Halimah Yacob, President of Singapore Abdullah Alhabshee, First Gentleman of Singapore |
| Construction started | 1867 |
| Completed | 1869 |
Does anyone live in the Istana?
The Istana is the official residence of the President of Singapore. However, no presidents nor cabinet ministers have lived there after the tenure of Devan Nair, the third President of Singapore. The Prime Minister, Senior Minister and Minister Mentor have their offices in the Istana Annex.
What is the Istana used for?
Presidential palace
The Istana/Function
What is Istana used for?
Who stay in Istana in Singapore?
The Istana is the official residence of the President of Singapore.
What is the synonym of palace?
In this page you can discover 21 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for palace, like: castle, royal residence, mansion, dwelling, seraglio, chateau, pretorium, villa, official residence, and hermitage.
