Kadriah Palace

Kadriah Palace (Istana Kadriah) is a historic royal palace located in Dalam Bugis, Pontianak Timur, Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the bank of the Kapuas River. Built in 1771-1778 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadrie, founder of the Pontianak Sultanate, it served as the sultan's residence. The wooden Malay-Islamic palace houses royal heirlooms, thrones, and artifacts and remains a cultural landmark symbolizing the city's origins.

Visitors can expect a traditional wooden Malay palace on the Kapuas River with yellow-painted timber architecture, elevated stilt structure, and ornate interiors. Inside, visitors can see the sultan's throne, royal regalia, heirlooms, ceramics, photographs, and historical artifacts displayed in audience halls. The palace compound includes the adjacent Jami Mosque area and riverfront setting. Guided tours by palace caretakers explain the history and customs of the Pontianak Sultanate.

Built between 1771 and 1778 by Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Alkadrie, founder of the Pontianak Sultanate and the city of Pontianak. The palace served as the official residence of the Pontianak sultans and is considered the historical center of the sultanate that governed the Kapuas River region. It preserves artifacts from the sultanate era and marks the founding history of Pontianak city.

An important symbol of Malay-Islamic culture in West Kalimantan and a heritage landmark for the Pontianak Malay community. The palace reflects traditional Malay architecture and court customs, houses royal regalia and heirlooms, and remains a cultural center for ceremonial events and visitor education about the sultanate's traditions.