Pagaruyung Palace was the royal palace of the Pagaruyung Kingdom, the seat of the Minangkabau kings of West Sumatra. It is an example of traditional Rumah Gadang architecture, the style of housing built by the Minangkabau ethnic group. Originally built from timber, the palace has been destroyed by fire several times, most recently in 2007. These days it houses a museum and is a popular tourist destination.
