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🕌 Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Brunei
About This Sacred Site
The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is one of the most magnificent mosques in the Asia-Pacific region, completed in 1958 and named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei. Its golden dome dominates the Bandar Seri Begawan skyline, and it is surrounded by a lagoon where a ceremonial stone boat (a replica of a 16th-century royal barge) rests. Italian marble, English crystal chandeliers, and Saudi Arabian carpets adorn the interior.
Key Facts
- •Completed in 1958 at a cost of approximately US$5 million
- •The main dome is covered in pure gold and stands 52 meters tall
- •Italian architect Cavaliere Rudolf Nolli designed the building
- •The interior features the finest Italian marble and English crystal chandeliers
- •A replica 16th-century royal barge sits in the surrounding lagoon
Location
Coordinates: 4.9414, 114.9514
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