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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Brunei Last Updated: 03/15/2023 |
| Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital city of Brunei Darussalam, a small country located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. The city is situated on the northern bank of the Brunei River. It is officially a municipal area (kawasan bandaran) with an area of 100.36 square kilometres (38.75 sq mi) and an estimated population of 100,700 as of 2007. | |
| Bandar Seri Begawan is known for its beautiful mosques, including the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque and the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, which are both popular tourist attractions. The city is also home to the Royal Regalia Museum, which houses exhibits related to the royal family of Brunei, and the Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery, which provides insights into the traditional lifestyle of the people who live in the stilt villages over the Brunei River. In addition to its cultural attractions, Bandar Seri Begawan has a bustling downtown area with modern shopping malls, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The city is also home to the Universiti Brunei Darussalam, which is the country's largest university. | |
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Istana Nurul Iman Place » Historical Place Istana Nurul Iman is the biggest palace and royal residence of the world. This massive royal dwelling is several times larger than the Palace of Versailles and the Buckingham Palace. The Palace is the house of Brunei’s sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. The palace stands on the banks of the Brunei River, several kilometers south of Brunei’s capital. It is a massive white construction with golden domes and minarets. 36 views 💖 1Jln Menteri Besar, Bandar Seri Begawan BB3910, Brunei |
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Ash Shaliheen Mosque Place » Temple The Ash Shaliheen Mosque is a prominent Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city of Brunei. The mosque is named after the Ash Shaliheen Islamic School, which was founded in 1963 and is located adjacent to the mosque. 258 views 💖 1jin, Jln Rakis, Bandar Seri Begawan BB3913, Brunei |
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Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque Place » Temple The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a prominent Islamic mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city of Brunei. The mosque is named after Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei, who commissioned its construction in 1954. 244 views 💖 1Jalan McArthur, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8711, Brunei |