Bandar Seri Begawan

Stad · 🇧🇳 Brunei

Inwonertal 50.000

Oppervlakte 99 km²

Tijdzone Asia/Brunei

Officiële website www.municipal-bsb.gov.bn

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Bandar Seri Begawan Essentials

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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Top Highlights

Bandar Seri Begawan showcases a blend of grand Islamic architecture and deep-rooted Malay heritage. This selection includes the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, the country's largest place of worship, and the Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Mosque, famous for its golden domes and lagoon setting. Cultural insights are found at the Royal Regalia Museum, housing artifacts from the Sultan’s reign, and the Malay Technology Museum, which details traditional water village life. The Brunei Museum and History Center offer a look into the nation’s genealogy, while the Arts and Handicraft Centre displays intricate silverwork and weaving.

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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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