Istana Syarqiyyah
Syarqiyyah palace is located in Bukit Chendering, Terengganu. This palace is the main palace of the Sultan of Terengganu and all official ceremonies will take place at the palace.
Inside the palace area is also the main residence for the sultan and the royal families of Terengganu. The name of Syarqiyyah is from Arabic means ‘East Gem’. It is known that the palace cost an estimated RM1 Billion for construction.
Syarqiyyah palace features a combination of traditional Terengganu architecture and Islamic architecture in a historic building in Andalusia, Spain, the Alhambra. It’s featuring
5,000 unique paintings spanning up to 9 meters in length. Over 100 rooms that have different designs for each.
14 tons of bronze doors.
The hall is three storeys high.
865 acres of land, surrounded by forest.
Ballroom for 1,200 people.
Dining hall for 1,800 people without any support poles. Fountains and towers in the garden.
