Istana Nurul Iman
This palace is the largest palace in the world still inhabited Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his family. It is said that the palace is worth about 600 billion dollars and has an area of approximately 200.000m2 It has 1,778 rooms, 257 bathrooms, 5 swimming pools, 110-car garage, 400 hall to guests, 18 lifts and a mosque. Unfortunately the palace is only 'open' when Eid al-Fitr, when the people of Brunei are given the opportunity for a social time with Sultan and the Sultan's family.
2. Masjid Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien:
The mosque, which was completed in 1958 was named after Sultan Omar Ali Saiffuddien is one that is quite proud mosque in Southeast Asia. Name mosque adapted from the name of the Sultan of Brunei to-28, known as the Father of Modernisation of Brunei. This mosque architecture combines Mughal architecture with Italian style. The building was designed by the architectural bureau Booty and Edwards Chartered based design work of architect Italy Cavaliere Rudolfo Nolli, who has long worked in the Gulf of Siam.
The mosque is built on an artificial lagoon or swimming on the river bank Brunei Kampong Ayer, "village located on the water". This mosque has a marble tower with a golden dome, equipped with picturesque gardens and fountains. Beautiful garden surrounding the mosque symbolizes the heavenly garden in the Islamic faith. A bridge stretches across the middle of the lagoon to Kampong Ayer in the middle of the river. An other marble bridge leading to the building is a replica boat Mahligai the Kingdom of Sultan Bolkiah who ruled in the 16th century.The building was constructed to commemorate 1,400 years of Nuzul Al-Quran, and enlivened completed in 1967 and used as a stage Musabaqah Tilawatil Quran (Koran recitation contest) in Brunei.
The most amazing characteristic of this mosque is pure gold plated dome. This mosque towering as high as 52 meters (171 feet) and can be seen from every corner of the city of Bandar Seri Begawan. Minarets is the highest part of this mosque. This mosque is uniquely combines elements of Italian Renaissance architecture with a nuance that is worth Islami. Inside the mosque there is an elevator in the tower where visitors can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy panoramic views of the city from a height.
3. Building Royal Regalia:
Royal Regalia Building was made in 1992 to commemorate the great celebration of the appointment of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of being a leader of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam. Inside the building are also a museum there are various royal collections, such as the crown and the royal robes and oversized clothes are used when awarding the Sultan
4. Jami Asr Hassanil Bolkiah:
Mosque located in Kampong Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan was initiated by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah in 1988 and officially opened on July 14, 1994 to coincide with the birthday of Sultan 48th. The opening of the mosque begins with Maghrib and Isha prayers in congregation. The mosque has 29 domes made of pure 24 carat gold. The building is located in the middle of this beautiful garden has an area of almost 2 hectares more.
Overall mosque area was fenced with iron grilles with a length of approximately 1,082 km.There are five entrances to this location, in addition to two special entrance for the royal family and state guests. The mosque has four towers, each 189 feet high. There are about 297 stairs on each tower. Through this tower, visitors can see the sights around the mosque and also a view of Bandar Seri Begawan and Kampong Ayer.
5. Ulu Temburong National Park:
This national park is located in the Stone Forest Apoi reserve and is located at the confluence of the Temburong and Belalong. Covering an area of 50,000 hectares, only 100 hectares designated as visit the park, so the park is a safe haven for flora and fauna. No human encroachment or modern in this area, except for center field research. The biodiversity of this area is one of the best in the world.
6. foundations mall Brunei:
Yayasan Shopping Complex, one of the old Brunei mall in the capital is a good stopover for tourists
7. Tasek Lama Recreational Park:
Tasek Lama Recreational Park is also one of the landmarks that the kingdom of Brunei best offer. It has a trail leading to the natural waterfalls and lakes. This place is actually a water reservoir that supplies half of the country and you can see it by going to the top of the hill.
Tempan Lodging:
1. Orchid Garden Bandar Seri Begawan:
a great old hotel with lots of character. Only 10 minutes from the airport. Located in a quiet corner near the city sports complex and housing and away from tourist attractions. The hotel itself is nice, clean and the staff were all attentive, spoke good English. It makes you feel comfortable. The room size is large enough for you to move with all facilities provided.
2. Orchid Garden Bandar Seri Begawan
Located about 2 km from the city center and if the taxi ride appreciated dg cheap or you can use the free bicycles homestay offers all day for sightseeing.
3. Botanic Garden Homestay
Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Jakarta, Indonesia:
Embassy of Brunei Darussalam
Pensions GKBI, Suite 1901
Jl. Gen. Sudirman Kav. 28
Jakarta 10210
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