Places of interest
nature and adventure |
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  Istana jahar / state
museum
in 1887, sultan mahmud the second built istana jahar for his
grandson, long kundur. Today, the palace has been converted into a
museum by the state government. Visitors will be enthralled by the
photos, exhibits and artifacts on kelantan's cultural village as
well as the museum's intricate wood carvings, testimony to the fine
craftsmanship of the kelantanese. Opening hours : 8.30 am - 4.45 pm
daily (except fridays) |
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 Kelantan state
building
situated just beside the istana balai besar, it was built during
the reign of sultan muhamad iv and completed in 1889. A magnificent
piece of architecture with intricately carved beams and wooden
panels, the istana jahar which is a historical landmarks is now
converted into state museum.
visiting hours:
10.30am-6.00pm
closed on wednesday.
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 Kuala krai museum and mini
zoo
located in kuala krai about 64km from kota bahru, the mini zoo is
home to a variety of animals such as bears, deer, monkeys and
birds. The mini musem houses a collection of preserved animals as
well as photographs and documents relating to the founding of kuala
krai.
Opening hours : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm daily (except fridays) |
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 Merdeka square / kota sultan
ismail
the merdeka square was the site of many historical events in
particular the declaration of the independence of malaysia on 31st
august 1957. |
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 Royal museum / istana
batu
built in 1939 during the reign of sultan ismail, the royal museum
is housed within the istana batu, previously used as the venue for
royal weddings and as a guest house for royalty. Today, it serves
as a repository for regalia and palace items belonging to formers
sultans. the exhibitions include silverware, bedroom items and
furniture from the royal household. A photo exhibition of the late
sultan of kelantan is also on display. |
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Second world war memorial /
bank kerapu
this historic building presently serves as a repository for
memorabilia and documents relating to the japanese occupation
during world war ii.
opening hours : 8.30 am - 4.45 pm daily (except fridays) |
