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A riverine island which has seen various uses throughout history, from hosting an outpost of the Sultanate and a detention camp for political prisoners, to being a destination for cultural and religious tourism. The island hosts a Buddhist compound consisting of Hok Tjing Bio Temple and the 9-story Kemaro Island Pagoda. The city's annual Lantern Festival (Cap Go Meh) celebration is centered around the compound, during which the northern side of the island will temporarily be connected with a pontoon bridge to the mainland.
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Kompleks Makam Ki Gede ing Suro
A temple-like complex consisting of 7 structures made of brick and white stone, with an artistic style reflecting the influence of Majapahit from the 15th to 16th centuries AD. Gilded bronze statues from the Srivijayan era were also discovered at this site. It was used as an Islamic burial ground around the 16th century by the noble family of Ki Gede ing Suro, the progenitor of Palembang sultans.
The sports complex with its grand Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium hosted parts of the 2011 Southeast Asian Games and the 2018 Asian Games. On Sunday morning it is a popular spot for locals to converge, do jogging or exercise.
The first bridge to cross the Musi River in Palembang, and was the longest in Indonesia when it first opened in 1965. Originally a vertical-lift bascule bridge, its central span stopped being lifted only several years after opening. The bridge is the most prominent landmark in Palembang, being located right at its heart, connecting the two sides of Musi River.
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.
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.
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.