Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery, Royal gallery in Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia
Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery is a historic building in Kuala Kangsar that displays personal belongings of the sultan, including gem-studded watches, sunglasses, and mementos from his school years. The exhibition presents items from the royal family's daily life and provides insight into how the Malaysian ruling family lived.
The building was begun in 1898 and completed in 1903 as the residence of Perak Sultan Idris Shah I, housed in the Ulu Palace. The Perak State Government approved turning it into a gallery on 13 June 2001; construction ran from 30 November 2001 to 15 April 2003, and the gallery opened officially on 9 December 2003. The idea for the gallery came from Sultan Azlan Shah.
The gallery occupies the Ulu Palace, whose wood carvings take their motifs from the plants of the surrounding region; the stone carving was done by craftsmen with the consent of Sultan Idris Shah I. Displays include objects of gold and silver used by the sultan. The building's design shares features with the National Palace, the Ipoh High Court and the Ipoh railway station.
The building is located on Jalan Istana and is easy to reach by foot or vehicle. Guided tours are available to help visitors understand the exhibits and the stories behind the royal family's possessions.
A separate section houses a collection of luxury vehicles, including several Rolls-Royce cars that belonged to the sultan. This automobile collection reveals the royal family's passion for fine engineering and design.
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