Cipanas Palace, Presidential palace in Cipanas, Indonesia
Cipanas Palace is a colonial-era presidential residence in the mountain region west of Jakarta, built in Dutch Colonial Revival style. The compound divides into six named pavilions spread across nearly one thousand square meters and surrounded by tropical gardens.
A Dutch landowner commissioned the estate in 1740 as a mountain retreat while the area fell under the administration of the governor general. The Republic of Indonesia took over the compound after independence and converted it into one of the official residences for the president.
The pavilions carry names like Bima, Arjuna and Yudhistira drawn from Hindu epic figures. Each pavilion serves different ceremonial purposes during state visits and government meetings.
The residence sits at over one thousand meters elevation and is reachable from the capital in about two hours by car via the road toward Bandung. Visitors should note that access is limited as the grounds are used for official government purposes.
Natural hot springs emerge on the grounds, with mineral-rich water that attracted visitors during Dutch colonial times. The thermal sources remain part of the estate and add to the cooler mountain climate of the surroundings.
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