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Istana Woodneuk , Singapore

First built in 1854, this house was first known as “Tyersall House”. In 1860, a Malay sultan took over the property and the house was demolished. The new house, Istana Woodneuk ('Istana' means palace in Malay) was built in 1890 and completed 2 years later. In 1905, it was badly burnt because of faulty electrical wiring. This house has been abandoned since 1907.

Today, Istana Woodneuk is little known by Singaporeans. It stays hidden behind a huge white gate along Tyersall Avenue. The path to the abandoned palace is one blocked by fallen trees and thick undergrowth. It's such a pity that a building which such a glorious past has become lost in the history of Singapore.

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Istana Woodneuk , Singapore

First built in 1854, this house was first known as “Tyersall House”. In 1860, a Malay sultan took over the property and the house was demolished. The new house, Istana Woodneuk ('Istana' means palace in Malay) was built in 1890 and completed 2 years later. In 1905, it was badly burnt because of faulty electrical wiring. This house has been abandoned since 1907.

Today, Istana Woodneuk is little known by Singaporeans. It stays hidden behind a huge white gate along Tyersall Avenue. The path to the abandoned palace is one blocked by fallen trees and thick undergrowth. It's such a pity that a building which such a glorious past has become lost in the history of Singapore.

View more photos of Istana Woodneuk in this photoset.

Istana Woodneuk , Singapore

First built in 1854, this house was first known as “Tyersall House”. In 1860, a Malay sultan took over the property and the house was demolished. The new house, Istana Woodneuk ('Istana' means palace in Malay) was built in 1890 and completed 2 years later. In 1905, it was badly burnt because of faulty electrical wiring. This house has been abandoned since 1907.

Today, Istana Woodneuk is little known by Singaporeans. It stays hidden behind a huge white gate along Tyersall Avenue. The path to the abandoned palace is one blocked by fallen trees and thick undergrowth. It's such a pity that a building which such a glorious past has become lost in the history of Singapore.

View more photos of Istana Woodneuk in this photoset.

Istana Woodneuk , Singapore

First built in 1854, this house was first known as “Tyersall House”. In 1860, a Malay sultan took over the property and the house was demolished. The new house, Istana Woodneuk ('Istana' means palace in Malay) was built in 1890 and completed 2 years later. In 1905, it was badly burnt because of faulty electrical wiring. This house has been abandoned since 1907.

Today, Istana Woodneuk is little known by Singaporeans. It stays hidden behind a huge white gate along Tyersall Avenue. The path to the abandoned palace is one blocked by fallen trees and thick undergrowth. It's such a pity that a building which such a glorious past has become lost in the history of Singapore.

View more photos of Istana Woodneuk in this photoset.

Istana Woodneuk , Singapore

First built in 1854, this house was first known as “Tyersall House”. In 1860, a Malay sultan took over the property and the house was demolished. The new house, Istana Woodneuk ('Istana' means palace in Malay) was built in 1890 and completed 2 years later. In 1905, it was badly burnt because of faulty electrical wiring. This house has been abandoned since 1907.

Today, Istana Woodneuk is little known by Singaporeans. It stays hidden behind a huge white gate along Tyersall Avenue. The path to the abandoned palace is one blocked by fallen trees and thick undergrowth. It's such a pity that a building which such a glorious past has become lost in the history of Singapore.

View more photos of Istana Woodneuk in this photoset.