Medan Maziah and Istana Maziah

"Medan Maziah" (Maziah's Compound) and "Istana Maziah" (Maziah Palace) are some of the landmarks in Kuala Terengganu.

Medan Maziah is a small park outside the perimeter fencing of Istana Maziah. Laman Maziah is open to all for leisurely walk and photo taking around the palace compound. Within the park, apart from the usual trees and plants, there is also a small pavilion and a Tepak Sirih monument. As tepak sirih (a small tray used to keep betel nut leaves and its condiments) is a common welcoming symbol in Malay culture, the monument is no doubt a sign of welcome to all visitors of the palace's park.

Istana Maziah is the official Sultan's Palace. Located about 220 meters from the Terengganu river, this is the venue for Sultan's Installation Ceremony, royal birthdays, weddings, conferment of titles and receptions for local and foreign dignitaries. It was built in year 1897 under the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin III to replace the Istana Hijau, which was burned down during World War II. One of the unique facts about Istana Maziah was it was built by 20 malay and chinese craftsmens using limestone mixed with clay, coarse salt, egg yolk and honey.