Description:
One
of the most prominent structures in Kota Bharu is the elegant Sultan
Ismail Petra Arches which located at the Kota Sultan Ismail Petra. The
arches are a beauty and adorned with Quran. Islamic influence is highly
presence in its design. This timber arch commemorates the declaration of
Kota Bharu as a cultural city. It faces the main town square,
Independence Field. The Grand Palace was built by Sultan Muhammad II who
wanted a new palace to replace his old residence on the banks of the
Kelantan River. It later became the home of several sultans who ruled
the state.
