Kelantan Culture and Heritage

Kg Laut Mosque
Believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia. The mosque was actually dismantled and rebuilt piece by piece from its original site at Kampung Laut because floods from the nearby river threatened its structure. The mosque was built entirely without the use of nails. It is located at Nilam Puri.

Istana Jahar

Built in 1887 by Sultan Mohamad II for his grandson, Long Kundur, the Istana Jahar has been transformed into a museum featuring Kelantan's cultural heritage.

Royal Museum
Istana Batu was designed and built in 1939 during the reign of Sultan Ismail I. It was used as a venue for royal weddings as well as to house royal guests. Today, it has been converted into the Royal Museum where regalia and palace items belonging to former Sultans are on display. These include silverware, bedroom items and furniture from the royal household. There is also a photographic exhibition on the life of the late Sultan of Kelantan.

War Museum

The War Museum occupies the oldest brick building in Kelantan, dating back to 1912. This historic building now houses Japanese memorabilia and documents relating to World War Two.

Islamic Museum / Syura Hall

The history of Islam in Kelantan is well documented in the artefacts and inscriptions exhibited here. The setting - up of the Islamic Museum is timely as Kelantan is one of the centres of Islamic Learning.

Istana Balai Besar

This place was built by Sultan Muhamad II in 1840 to replace his riverine on the Kelantan river. It now serves as the venue for ceremonial functions and investiture ceremonies.

Merdeka Square

This site of many historical events, Merdeka Square rose to prominence in 1844 after the completion of the Istana Besar. It is also known as Padang Bank.

State Mosque

This mosque took ten years to build, i.e. from 1916 - 1926during the reign of Sultan Ismail. Visitors are required to seekthe the permission of the caretaker before entering. They shouldbe properly attired and should remove their shoes