Istana Nurul Iman
Acknowledged as world’s largest residential palace by Guinness World Data, Istana Nurul Iman is on the banks of the Brunei River, a number of kilometers southwest of Bandar Seri Begawan.
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Istana Nurul Iman royal palace. Photograph by Shutterstock |
Official residence of the twenty ninth Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the seat of the Brunei authorities, the palace covers 200,000 sq. meters and comprises 1,788 rooms.
In the event you come to Brunei throughout Hari Raya Aidilfitri, an yearly celebrated pageant marking the tip of the month of Muslim fasting, additionally outlined as Ramadan (mid-September), you may be allowed to go inside and discover the palace because the Brunei Royal Household opens its doorways for the general public to admire.
In any other case, on weekdays, the palace is just not open, so you’ll be able to solely take photos outdoors.
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
The mosque the place Prince Mateen of Brunei exchanged vows with bride Anisha Rosnah Isa-Kalebic Thursday, is among the largest and oldest in Brunei and thought of as a nationwide landmark.
Inbuilt 1954, it took 4 years to construct, utilizing 1,500 tons of concrete and 700 tons of metal.
Its design was closely influenced by Mughal structure.
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Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is lit up at evening. Photograph by Wiki/Sam Garza |
The largest spotlight of the mosque is that its dome is roofed with gold that may be seen from anyplace within the capital.
Contained in the mosque, the flooring and columns have been constructed of marble from Italy and Shanghai granite.
Guests ought to go away their footwear outdoors and keep away from strolling in entrance of people who find themselves praying or touching the Quran, the central spiritual textual content of Islam.
Robes shall be supplied for guests to put on while contained in the mosque and guests are additionally forbidden to take pictures of individuals in prayer and flash images.
Ladies should cowl their heads with a shawl and never expose their knees and arms. The church has an space the place girls usually are not allowed to enter.
Jame’ Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque
This mosque is known as after Hassanal Bolkiah, the twenty ninth and present Sultan of Brunei. It is among the two state mosques, with the opposite being Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
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Jame Assr Hassanil Bolikah is seen from above. Photograph by Shutterstock |
The mosque has 29 golden domes and 4 minarets with peak of 58 meters and may accommodate 5,000 worshippers at a time.
Tamu Kianggeh outside market
Established in 1960, the Tamu Kianggeh outside market is positioned on the banks of the Kianggeh River, carrying the everyday nuances of native markets in Brunei.
In the event you like to discover the distinctive tradition of Brunei folks or take pleasure in conventional dishes, you’ll be able to go to the well-known flea market that’s at all times bustling.
The market is comprised of a collection of stalls promoting totally different merchandise starting from meals and drinks to souvenirs and groceries.
Gulingtangan, a conventional brass musical instrument, is performed by the native folks on the market and the traditional items and antiques, that are dying out, are on sale to protect the tradition.
Royal Regalia Museum
The Royal Regalia Museum, beforehand referred to as the Royal Regalia Constructing, is positioned within the coronary heart of Bandar Seri Begawan.
It primarily homes the regalia of the Sultan and the royal household, in addition to reveals associated to the commemorations of the Silver and Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s rule of Brunei.
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Royal Regalia Museum. Photograph by Wiki/Jorge Láscar |
It was formally opened on Sept. 30, 1992.
The ten-day wedding ceremony of Prince Mateen and his newlywed Anisha RosnahIsa-Kalebic that started on Jan. 7 is drawing international consideration, with many vacationers flocking to the capital to observe royal wedding ceremony ceremonies, together with a parade on Jan. 14.
The couple have been showered with blessings from their households through the Berbedak Mandi, or powdering ceremony, earlier than they arrived at Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque to change vows on Jan. 11.