The main building of the Istana can be visited and the entrance fee is $$2 per person. No photography and video taping are allowed inside. Essentially, there is a fine display of many beautiful gifts received from various countries, historical items and furnitures, as well as the different rooms used for different official purposes e.g. entertaining foreign VIPs. This place is definitely worth a visit and usually quite crowded with visitors.
Updated Mar 16, 2007
The Istana is full of history and dated back to the 1860s (see webpage below for more details). It has been the location where former and present President of Singapore welcome overseas VIPs to Singapore as well as hold major ceremonies, celebrations etc.
Updated Mar 1, 2007
Website: http://www.istana.gov.sg/
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