"In commemoration of Sultan Abu Bakar, this monument, created in the seafront opposite the courthouse as the symbol of modern Johor's architecture."
This monument, created in the seafront opposite the courthouse commemorates Sultan Abu Bakar (1864-1895), as the architect of modern Johor. A bronze replica of the Johor crown surmounts the monument.
For more information on Johor Bahru, please contact the Johor Tourist Information Centre (JOTIC) at +607-2242000.
Last viewed - May 17, 2008
Getting there
By Bus
Transnasional Bus (Tel: 603-20703300) provides passage to Johor Bahru city several times daily.
By Plane
Malaysia Airlines (Tel: 1 300 88 300) provides several daily flights to Johor Bahru. Optionally you can also use AirAsia (Tel: 1 300 88 9933) which provides daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru.
By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (Tel: 03-2267 1200) provides several train passages daily to Johor Bahru.
Johor Bahru is linked to major cities in the north, including Kuala Lumpur, by the North-South Expressway (NSE). Once in Johor Bahru, you can easily catch a cab and ask to be sent to the Sultan Abu Bakar Monument.
User recommendation
"excellent monument, it's architechure is really outstanding, it stood out like a medievel castle and looks solid, a true symbol of strenght. i admire it's beauty from afar every time i pay JB a visit!" by superdude
