Istana Woodneuk, Former royal mansion near Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore
The two-story palace stands within dense vegetation between Holland Road and Tyersall Avenue, featuring remnants of its characteristic blue-tiled roof design.
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor constructed the palace in 1935 to mark his 62nd birthday and 40 years of reign, replacing an earlier structure from the 1800s.
The palace served as residence for several members of Johor royalty, including Sultan Abu Bakar's fourth wife, Sultana Khadijah, until her death in 1904.
Access to the ruins requires navigation through thick vegetation, with multiple warning signs and police tape restricting entry due to safety concerns.
During the Battle of Singapore in 1942, the palace functioned as headquarters for the 2/30th Battalion AIF under Major General Gordon Bennett.
Inception: 1935
GPS coordinates: 1.30875,103.81222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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