Visiting Istana Bogor: being awe-struck by its glory
Visiting museum or old building may be usual. But visiting a presidential palace would be a unique visiting experience. Currently it already became a habitual rhythm for Bogor citizen to walk around Istana Bogor at weekend and at the off days; while feeding the deer that live in the palace yard. In 1968 Istana Bogor was officially opened for public. The public is permitted to visit this palace in large groups after previously requested the permission. This palace is visited by the domestic and foreign tourists; up to about 10000 people every year.
Istana Bogor is located at Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia. The palace is standing on 28,8 ha area. The wide, green palace yard is grassy and shaded by the big trees. There’re hundreds of deer and the beautiful statues. As one of the six Presidential Palaces of Indonesia, Istana Bogor has its own uniqueness due to its cultural and historical aspects likewise its fauna. (more…)
