Culture of Johor Bahru. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces



The local cuisine has been replenished for centuries with dishes from Chinese, Indian, Thai, and even Portuguese culinary traditions. It is surprisingly syncretic and original today. You can …
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Several dozen different festivals and exhibitions are held in Johor Bahru every year. As a rule, they are quite small. The local Johor Society for Performing Arts organizes almost all of …
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In Bahru, absolutely everyone can easily find a suitable pastime – fans of outdoor activities, shopaholics, tourists with children, and amusement park devotees. For many locals and guests …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Johor Bahru and surroundings
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Public palaces near Johor Bahru
♥ Palace 'Istana Besar' , 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Bukit Serene' , 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Pasir Pelangi' , 4.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Tyersall' , 18.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Singapore' , 20.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Istana Besar' , 1.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Istana Bukit Serene' , 3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Istana Pasir Pelangi' , 4.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Istana Tyersall' , 18.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Palace 'Istana Singapore' , 20.5 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Johor Bahru and around
♥ Art museum 'NUS Museum' Singapore, 18.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Singapore' Singapore, 21.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Singapore Art Museum' Singapore, 21.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum '8Q SAM' Singapore, 22 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery Singapore' Singapore, 22.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'NUS Museum' Singapore, 18.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'National Museum of Singapore' Singapore, 21.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Singapore Art Museum' Singapore, 21.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum '8Q SAM' Singapore, 22 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'National Gallery Singapore' Singapore, 22.7 km from the center. On the map


Unique spots in Johor Bahru and near
Toilet in Singapore Zoo
From the series “Public Toilets, Who Makes it Extravagant”
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Distance from Johor Bahru center - 8.7 km.
Each poster is accompanied by the corresponding information note. All the animals on earth make 'it' in a peculiar way. In the toilet are more than ten cabins available to the visitors. Each cabin is uniquely decorated. It must be noted that the toilet on the zoo territorium is so to say usually environmentally friendly in the world. For this important feature, she has been awarded several prizes several times and is considered to be one of Singapore's most remarkable and unusual attractions. …
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Heavenly pool-bridge Sky Habitat
From the series “Most Scary Swiiming Pools”
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Distance from Johor Bahru center - 16.9 km.
Another huge pool is available on the territory of the complex for those who are afraid to swim in such a high pool. It is located on earth. Small green oases with live plants were set up right in the middle of this huge pool. The Sky Habitat complex has become one of the most luxurious and expensive built in recent years in Singapore. Only the wealthiest people in the world can afford to buy apartments here. Ordinary tourists can rent apartments for a few days. But it will be expensive. …
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Jurong Bird Park
From the series “Top 16 Most Unusual and Original Parks and Gardens”
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Distance from Johor Bahru center - 17.2 km.
Jurong Bird Park area is more than 20 hectares. All in all, its territory is inhabited by about 5 000 birds belonging to 380 different species. The opening of the park took place in January 1971. About $ 3.5 million were spent on the creation. Guests can stroll around the territory or ride the cozy air-conditioned tram, whose route goes around the park. Here, visitors have an opportunity to observe the birds in real time, i.e. watch them swimming, building their nests, and raising offspring. The only thing you can not do in the park is to feed the birds. …
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Iconic cultural sights of Malaysia


Photogallery of cultural heritage of Johor Bahru
Landmarks of culture on Johor Bahru map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc

