Historical sites in Perak

Historical Sites & Palaces

Explore the royal heritage and colonial history of Perak through its landmark palaces and defensive structures. This collection features the Art Deco architecture of Istana Iskandariah and the Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar. It also includes the 17th-century Dutch Fort on Pangkor Island, built to control the tin trade, and the Sabak Bernam Museum, which documents local agricultural history and traditional industries.

Istana Iskandariah

The official residence of the Sultan of Perak, completed in 1933. The architecture combines Art Deco and neoclassical elements with Islamic domes and pointed arches.

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Dutch Fort

The Dutch Fort is a fort in Pangkor Island, Manjung District, Perak, Malaysia.

Miss Prema Darshini / CC BY-SA 4.0

Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery

The Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery is a gallery in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia.

Istana Sri Angkasa

A royal residence located in the Cameron Highlands, serving as a retreat for the Perak royal family.

Kedah House (Private)

A private colonial-era bungalow used as a residence for the Sultan of Kedah when visiting the highlands.

Sabak Bernam Museum

This museum displays artifacts related to the agricultural history of the Sabak Bernam district, focusing on the local rice and coconut industries and traditional fishing tools.