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Secretariat Building (Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim)
 Built
in 1940 and located on Bukit Timbalan (Deputy Hill), this building houses
the state secretariat, as well as other departments of the state government.
Despite the appearances of other high-rise buildings in recent years,
JB's skyline is still dominated by it. The Sarascenic character and the
mosaic detail, particularly of the Grand Hall, makes this one of the most
interesting buildings in Johor.
Royal
Abu Bakar Museum, Grand Palace
 The
Istana Besar (Grand Palace) was built by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1866. Sprawled
over 53.8 hectares of fine, manicured lawns, the Palace itself depicts
the neoclassical architecture of a past era. Today, it houses the many
artifacts of the Johor Royal family, most of which were collected by the
globe trotting Sultan Abu Bakar and his son, Sultan Ibrahim, on their
many tours abroad. Its compound is beautifully landscaped with lush green
lawns and gardens with flowers of every imaginable color. Nearby is a
landscaped Japanese garden and a replica of a Japanese teahouse that was
presented by the Crown Prince of Japan to the Sultan of Johor in 1936.
Sultan
Abu Bakar Mosque
 Built
in 1900 with a blend of the traditional Islamic and Italian style architecture
is the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque. Set atop a hill and unveiling a breathtaking
view of the Straits of Johor, this mosque is considered one of the finest
in the country. Taking 8 years to complete at a staggering cost (at that
time) of RM400,000, it can accommodate 2,000 worshippers.
Dataran
Bandaraya (City Square)
 While
many of JB's attractions have links to the state's early history, this
is a new attraction that was built to commemorate the proclamation of
JB as a city on 1st January 1994. It comprises of a clock tower that faces
a series of fountains. Its raised structure and open lawns have proven
to be a popular venue for outdoor performances and events.
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