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Care to meet the President in his home? If
you’re lucky, you just might! The Istana (or “palace” in
Malay) is the official residence of the President of
Singapore and just five times a year, its gates are open to
members of the public.
Built on an old nutmeg plantation, the Istana was the former
official residence of the representative of the British
Crown. Classical in style, the Istana is a magnificent
building with multiple design influences, from the ornate
Victorian Renaissance to the Roman Classical, with Gothic,
Chinese and Malay touches.
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The sprawling grounds and manicured
gardens contain rare plants lovingly cared for
by superintendents of the Singapore Botanic
Gardens.
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Open
Accessible to the public only on selected
dates of the year. Please click here for
the latest updates.
Location
Orchard Road
Getting There
Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24)
and walk across Orchard Road.
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