About Garuda Palace
Garuda Palace (Istana Garuda) is the presidential palace located in the Central Government Core Area (KIPP) of Nusantara, the new capital city in Sepaku, Penajam Paser Utara, East Kalimantan. Completed in 2024 and designed by artist Nyoman Nuarta, the building is shaped as a Garuda with 4,650 bladed wings. It serves as the official residence and office of the President of Indonesia and is an architectural landmark of Nusantara.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to view the exterior of the Garuda Palace from designated public areas within the KIPP of Nusantara. The palace is dominated by the large Garuda-shaped steel structure with thousands of blades forming wings, set on a hill overlooking the government core area. Access to the interior is restricted and generally requires official permission or guided visit programs when available. The surrounding area includes ceremonial plazas, landscaped grounds, and viewpoints for photography of the architecture and the emerging capital cityscape.
Key highlights
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Iconic Garuda-shaped structure designed by Nyoman Nuarta with 4,650 steel blades forming wings
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Official presidential palace of Indonesia located in the Central Government Core Area (KIPP) of Nusantara
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Hilltop location with panoramic views over the Nusantara capital city area
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Ceremonial plaza and landscaped forecourt in front of the palace