A day in the life of royalty
Muslim mosques are found everywhere in Brunei. One of my favorites is the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei. The central dome is made of pure gold and sparkles beautifully against the sun’s rays. The mosque incorporates Italian and Mughal architectural styles and sits in an artificial lagoon with marble bridges leading to the structure. I especially like the reflection of the mosque in the still water during sunset. To really see how the royalty lives in Brunei, a trip to the Royal Regalia Musuem is a must. Everything from the gifts to the king to chariots in the royal parades can be found. The Jame’asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is the largest in Brueni, built for the commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah as Sultan. The marble minarets and gold domes of the mosque stand out in the picturesque scenery which is filled with lush greenery and flowers.
Muslim mosques are found everywhere in Brunei. One of my favorites is the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei. The central dome is made of pure gold and sparkles beautifully against the sun’s rays. The mosque incorporates Italian and Mughal architectural styles and sits in an artificial lagoon with marble bridges leading to the structure. I especially like the reflection of the mosque in the still water during sunset. To really see how the royalty lives in Brunei, a trip to the Royal Regalia Musuem is a must. Everything from the gifts to the king to chariots in the royal parades can be found. The Jame’asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is the largest in Brueni, built for the commemoration of the Silver Jubilee of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah as Sultan. The marble minarets and gold domes of the mosque stand out in the picturesque scenery which is filled with lush greenery and flowers.
