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Astana is the official residence of the Governor of Sarawak, also called the Yang Di-Pertua Negeri. It is located along the bank of the Sarawak River in Kuching, Sarawak. The Astana, which means "palace" in the local dialect, was constructed in 1870 for the newly married Charles Brooke, the second Rajah of Sarawak.
The Astana.
The Astana underwent several renovations. Today it consists of three bungalows supported by square brick pillars. There is a library and a collection of artefacts linked to the Brooke family. It also has a tower, and its own jetty fronting the Sarawak River. The Astana is not open to the public, so I only viewed it from the outside.
