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Lonely Planet review

Constructed between 1867 and 1869 by Indian convicts transported from Bencoolen on Sumatra, the Istana is where Singapore's President SR Nathan hangs out. The neo-Palladian structure, set in beautifully maintained grounds, was originally Government House, built at great expense to impress the visiting Duke of Edinburgh. It's only open to the public on selected holidays (eg New Year's) - bring your passport to get past the gun-toting guards.