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This state museum showcases the history of South Sumatra province, with displays ranging from pre-historic megaliths to Srivijayan era statues and inscriptions. The museum complex also hosts an iconic Palembang limasan house that was featured on the pre-2016 Rp10,000 banknote—they may also lend you a copy of this old banknote if you want to take photos comparing its illustration with the real-life house.
Balaputradeva Museum, officially the State Museum of South Sumatra Province "Balaputradeva", is an ethnographic museum located in Southern Sumatra's capital Palembang. The museum is the state museum of the Province of South Sumatra. The name Balaputradeva is derived from Balaputra, a 9th century sovereign of Srivijaya kingdom and the former head of the Sailendra dynasty whose main center was located in the vicinity of Palembang. Balaputradeva Museum displays the history and traditions of the province of South Sumatra.
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A major urban park consisting of a large pond surrounded by vegetations and a nearby smaller pond. Every Sunday morning the streets around the park are closed to traffic, giving space for pedestrians to stroll around and street vendors to sell local specialties and delicacies.
Bukit Siguntang is a low hill in Palembang, widely regarded as one of the most important sacred sites associated with the ancient Srivijaya Empire. Archaeological finds and local tradition suggest the area was a spiritual centre, and it is believed to have been occupied as early as the 7th century. Today, the hill is a landscaped park containing a number of revered tombs linked to legendary Malay figures, making it both a historical and cultural pilgrimage site. Visitors can climb a series of steps to the summit, where statues and viewpoints offer a sense of the area’s significance. While little monumental architecture remains,
Masjid Agung Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Jayo Wikramo
This grand mosque was first opened in 1748, and has been renovated and significantly expanded a few times. The original praying hall and minaret are located on the western side of the compound (away from the main street), showcasing a mix between Palembang Malay, Chinese, and European architectural styles. The expanded praying hall is built around the original building with pyramidal roofs as well as a taller and slimmer minaret.
Kantor Ledeng
Built in the early 20th century, this building was influenced by the contemporary De stijl architecture, and was the tallest building in Palembang when it was first inaugurated. Originally served a dual function as a water tower and city hall, it now hosts the city's mayoral office.
Monpera
Located opposite the Grand Mosque, it was inaugurated in 1988 to commemorate the struggle for Indonesia's independence in Palembang. Inside this brutalist-style building, there is a museum displaying various artifacts and historical photos related to the Five-Day and Five-Night Battle in Palembang (1947). There is also a dancing fountain in the monument's courtyard.
This municipal museum sits atop the remnants of Kuto Lamo, which used to be the royal court of the Sultanate before it was moved to Kuto Besak. Its current building, adopting traditional Palembang limasan architecture, was used as an office for the Dutch colonial resident. The museum showcases the history of the city, from the era of Srivijaya to the colonial period.