If you are from out of town and will visit the capital city of North Sumatra, which is located in the city of Medan, it is not legal to visit this city before visiting the famous icons in the city of Medan, one of which is the Maimoon Palace.
Maimoon Palace has been approved as a cultural heritage tourist attraction in the city of Medan. This palace is a relic of the Deli Malay Sultanate which is still maintained and maintained its authenticity and there have been no major changes since this palace was built in 1888 ago.
Based on the information contained on the plaque at the entrance gate of the Maimoon palace, that this palace is still used by the Deli Sultanate today and its extended family and relatives for traditional ceremonies, honorary banquets and wedding ceremonies for the Sultan's family.
Maimoon Palace is also one of the tourist attractions in the city of Medan which has been approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia in accordance with Ministerial Decree NO. PM. 01 /PW.007 / MKP / 2010, Throughout its existence, Maimoon Palace has become a symbol in the history of Medan City, and is open to the public every day from 08.00 WIB - 18.00 WIB
Maimoon Palace is located at Jalan Brigjend Katamso No.66 AUR, Medan Maimun District, Medan City, North Sumatra.
If you ask what the costs are when you visit Maimunn Palace, we will describe the costs, so nothing is free when you visit here. When you enter the gates of the Maimun Palace, you are required to park your vehicle with a parking ticket of Rp. 3000 and when you want to see inside the Palace you will be charged an entrance ticket of Rp. 10,000 per person.
Inside the Palace you can find photos of the King who reigned from the beginning until now. In this palace, all the items that exist are original and classified as antiques, so they are very clean and of course visitors should not touch or sit on the antique chairs.
If you want to take pictures wearing traditional Malay clothes and take pictures on the throne of the King, then you will be charged a rental fee of Rp. 50,000. In this palace you can also buy souvenirs that are deliberately sold and you can make souvenirs when you return home later.
All the ornaments on the walls and roof of the Palace all have meaning and are very thick with the customs of the Deli Malay Crocodile.
Exiting the Palace, you can also visit the historical site of the Puntung Cannon which is still in the front yard of the Maimun Palace. In this historical site of the Puntung Cannon, you will be told in detail how the history of this Puntung Cannon is, and don't be surprised if the appearance of this Puntung Cannon is like being worshiped because there are lots of flowers there.
To enter this site you will be asked for a cleaning fee of Rp. 5000 per person. Inside this historical site, the ornaments used are very thick with the Malay Deli culture.
And of course don't forget if you are tired of exploring the vast Maimoon Palace you can rest in the canteens that sell various food and drink menus, and there are also accessories there.
How are you interested in visiting this place? And keep supporting us next time we will tell you about the Medan Grand Mosque which is still related to the Deli Sultanate.