Dunia: Bandaraya Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (TEMPAT MENARIK)

Entri Jom Melancong kali ini akan berkongsi tempat-tempat menarik di sekitar Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.

So, khas kepada sesiapa yang ingin ke Bandar Seri Begawan tetapi tidak tahu tempat-tempat menarik di sana.

So, lets check out :)

BEST ATTRACTION IN BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

TEMPAT MENARIK SEKITAR BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDDIN MOSQUE

The mosque considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major landmark and tourist attraction of Brunei. The mosque unites Mughal architecture and Italian styles. The mosque is built in an artificial lagoon on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer, the "village in the water".  This mosque is considered by some one of the world's most beautiful mosques

JAME'ASR HASSANIL BOLKIAH MOSQUE

This mosque is the largest mosque in Brunei. It was built to commemorate the 25th anniversary the sultan's reign. It is locally known as the Kiarong mosque.

ROYAL CEREMONIAL HALL OR LAPAU

Located in Jalan Kianggeh the Lapau (Royal Ceremonial Hall) is used for royal traditional ceremonies. It was here that the sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was crowned on 1 August 1968. The interior of the Lapau and sultan's throne are decorated in exquisite gold. Within the precincts of the Lapau is the Dewan Majlis where the legislative assembly used to sit. Official permission is required by visitors to enter this building. With the completion of the new legislative council building in Jalan Mabohai, the Lapau will soon become a symbol of the sultanate's constitutional history.

ISTANA NURUL IMAN

The Istana Nurul Iman palace is the residence of the sultan of Brunei. The palace is located on a leafy, riverside sprawl of hills on the banks of the Brunei River directly south of Bandar Seri Begawan, a few miles outside the city center. Istana Nurul Iman is believed to be the world's largest residential palace of any type. Its name is taken from Arabic, meaning Palace of the Light of Faith. The palace was designed by Leandro V. Locsin, and built by the Filipino firm, Ayala International.

BRUNEI MUSEUM

Located on an archeological site at Kota Batu about 5 km (3.1 mi) from Bandar Seri Begawan, this museum is the largest in the country. It was first established in 1965 and occupied its present site since 1970. Officially opened in 1972, the museum focuses on Islamic history, natural history, Brunei artifacts and customs, ceramics and the oil industry of Brunei.

THE WATERFRONT

This latest addition to the beautiful Bandar Seri Begawan is strategically overlooking the historical Kg. Ayer. The Waterfront is accessible to everyone as it is open 24 hours where public can enjoy sightseeing and take a break at the outdoor cafes offering varieties of drinks and dishes.

ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS CENTER

Located at Jalan Residency it was opened in 1980. Brunei's fine arts and crafts date back to centuries and are part of the nation's proud heritage. The Arts and Handicrafts Center conducts courses in silverware, brassware, woodcarving, songkok-making, weaving and basketry.

MALAY TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM

Located at Kota Batu, in the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei-Muara District, Brunei. he museum was officially opened by His Majesty the Sultan on 29 February 1988. Featuring how things were done in ancient times, there are displays in boatmaking, fishing, metalworking and goldsmithing.

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