Monday, November 3, 2008

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque

With its soaring minarets and golden dome, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is an oasis of tranquility within the bustle of downtown Bandar. Completed in 1958, it is built of Italian marble, gold mosaic and English stained glass, but with craftsmanship that reflects classical Islamic architecture.

Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien is regarded as the architect of modern Brunei. It was he who steered the nation safety through the turbulent years following WWII, establishing the foundation for the nation's independence and sovereignty.

It sits on an artificial lagoon near the Brunei River in Kampong Ayer, which is appropriately enough, known as a "water village." A structure in the water that resembles a ship was at one time used for official state ceremonies.


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This is Night View for The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien mosque,
Next time try to go there on afternoon, to get a dayview
i think the photos will have a different feel...
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Akira 思胜 said...

I like the night view there! It is so nice wor! Eh, Chinese can go inside there ah?

Linus said...

哇!他的夜景真的很美啊!

Kikey Loo said...

very nice photos!
you photograph skill getting professional dy!

biau83 said...

if religious activity is going on, they will put a signboard to prevent non-Muslim to enter inside the masjid.

but, u still able to walk around outside the building ;)

candygan said...

好美的夜景!!

迷迭香 said...

the night view is so breathtaking.... ^_^

 
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