Mini Palace Banda Neira is a historic building inherited from the Dutch and built in 1622 as a residence for VOC officials. Located in Central Maluku, this palace offers historical tourism rich in cultural value and distinctive European architecture.
Mini Palace Banda: Ticket, History, Opening Hours (blp_foto Instagram)
Location and Access to Mini Palace Banda Neira
Mini Palace is located in Banda District, Central Maluku Regency, and can be reached by sea from Ambon to Banda Neira. Tourists can continue their journey on foot or by local transportation to a location not far from the main port.
Opening Hours and Ticket Price of Mini Palace
Mini Palace is open every day from 08.00 to 15.00 WIT, giving visitors enough time to explore the beauty of its architecture. Entrance tickets are in the form of voluntary donations, allowing tourists to enjoy this educational tour with contributions according to their wishes.
Main Attractions of Mini Palace Banda Neira
Main Attractions of Mini Palace Banda Neir (ariswan_al_matoka Instagram)
The main attraction of Mini Palace is its magnificent European architecture, complete with marble floors, terracotta, and well-maintained natural stone walls. The palace complex also serves as a place for the guest ships of the VOC Governor to dock, making it one of the most historic sites in Banda Neira.
Mini Palace was built by the Dutch in 1622 as a residence for high-ranking VOC officials in Banda Neira. During the colonial period, this palace became a symbol of Dutch power in the Banda Islands region, which was the center of the world's spice trade.
Now, Mini Palace is an educational tourist destination for visitors who want to understand more about colonial history in Indonesia. Tourists can take an educational tour to explore the story of the spice trade, the palace's function as an administrative center, and various other important events.
