Istana Negara (Jakarta)
Istana Negara (English: State Palace, Dutch: Paleis te Rijswijk) is one of the six presidential palaces of Indonesia. It is located on Veteran Street in Central Jakarta, with Merdeka Palace located south. It is part of the presidential palace compound which has a total area of 68,000 m², along with three other buildings: Bina Graha which was formerly used as the President's Office, Wisma Negara on the western side which is used as the state guest house, and the office for the Ministry of State Secretariat of Indonesia. Istana Negara faces north towards the aforementioned street, while the Merdeka Palace faces Merdeka Square and the National Monument (Monas).
| State Palace | |
|---|---|
Istana Negara | |
State Palace in 1925 | |
Location within Jakarta | |
| Former names | Paleis te Rijswijk |
| General information | |
| Type | Official residence |
| Architectural style | Indies Empire style |
| Location | Jalan Veteran no.17, Central Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 06°10′05″S 106°49′26″E |
| Current tenants | President of Indonesia |
| Construction started | 1796 |
| Completed | 1804 |
| Client | Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies |
| Owner | Government of Indonesia |
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