Bandar Seri Begawan
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Bandar Seri Begawan showcases a blend of grand Islamic architecture and traditional riverine life. The skyline is dominated by the golden domes of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin and Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosques. Along the Brunei River, the historic stilt village of Kampong Ayer provides a contrast to the Istana Nurul Iman, the world's largest residential palace. Cultural insights are found at the Royal Regalia Museum, while the nearby mangroves offer sightings of endemic proboscis monkeys and local trade thrives at the Kianggeh Market.
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Mosques & Shrines
Bandar Seri Begawan’s skyline is defined by the golden domes of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin and Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosques, showcasing modern Islamic architecture and Italian marble. Beyond these landmarks, the city preserves its history through royal mausoleums like the Kubah Makam Diraja and the tomb of the legendary Sultan Bolkiah. The religious landscape also includes the Moroccan-inspired Ash-Shaliheen Mosque, the city's sole Chinese temple, and the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, reflecting Brunei’s cultural heritage.
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Climate & when to visit
Practical information
- Currency
- Brunei Dollar BND $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Electricity
- 240 V · 50 HzType G
- Languages
- Malay
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +673
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