State Palace was built in 1796 for a private residence a Dutch citizen JA van Braam. In 1816 the building was taken over by the Dutch government and used as a center of government and residence of the Governor General of the Netherlands. Therefore at the time of this palace is also known as Hotel Governor General.
In the beginning of the building's architecture style of ancient Greek two-story, but in 1848 it was dismantled parts, and the front downstairs made larger to give the impression of more formal. The shape of the building is the result of this change in 1848 survived until now, without any significant changes. The building area is approximately 3,375 square feet.
In accordance with the function of this palace, displays and decorations tend to give a very formal atmosphere. Even charismatic. There are two large mirrors relics of the Dutch government, in addition to wall hangings painters - great painters, such as Basoeki Abdoellah.
Many important events are happening at the State Palace. Among them is when General de Kock outlines his plan to the Governor-General Baron van der Capellen to suppress the rebellion of Prince Diponegoro and formulate its strategy in the face of Tuanku Imam Bonjol. Also when the Governor-General Johannes van den Bosch set or system of forced cultivation Cultivation stelsel. After independence, dated March 25, 1947, in the building witnessed the signing of agreements Linggarjati. Parties represented by Sjahrir Indonesia and the Netherlands by Dr.. Van Mook.
State Palace serves as the center of state government, including host the event - which is a state event, such as the official inauguration - state officials, opening discussion, and national working meeting, the opening of the national and the international congress, and a state banquet.
Since the reign of the Netherlands and Japan until the reign of the Republic of Indonesia, has been approximately 20 heads of government and heads of state who use the State Palace as an official residence and center of administration of the State. (RI Presidential Palace, Secretariat of the President, 2004)
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