Minangkabau House
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| Minangkabau house without single nail |
The matriarchal influence on the architecture features a unique regional style. The architecture is known to be laced heavily with cultural values, customs and rituals and reflects the people's understanding about designing architecture that is in harmony with the nature. The ownership of this house are from the mother to the daughter. It has curved roof structure with multi-tiered, upswept gables to mimic the horn of the buffalo.
Royal Palace
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| Royal Palace of Seri Menanti |
A tiny town, other landmarks include the old wooden palace known as Istana Lama, built by Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Muhammad Shah Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Antah without of the use of single nail.
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