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The name "Istana Nurul Iman" is taken from Malay Istana and Arabic Nur-ul Imaan and means Palace of the Light of Faith. It was designed by Filipino Visayan architect Leandro V. Locsin, who utilized the architectural motif of golden domes and vaulted roofs to echo Brunei's Islamic and Malay influences.
The Istana Kota Manggalela (English: Kota Manggalela Palace), also known as Istana Manggalela, [1] is one of the temporary official residences of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III. [2] The palace is located at Jalan Maulana, Kuala Belait, Belait District, Brunei.
Several national festivities have taken place at this palace, including notably when Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was born there on 15 July 1946, [9] [10] Prince Mohamed Bolkiah on 29 August 1948, [11] and Princess Masna Bolkiah on 6 September 1948. [12] In 1947, the lower part of the building was used as a private office by then Sultan Omar Ali. [7]
The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, is one of the flashiest leaders in the world.His palace has over 1,700 rooms, more than 2 million sq ft of space, and a 110-car garage. One of the few ...
Located along the Brunei River, it lies beyond Kampong Ayer and on the route from Bandar Seri Begawan to the Istana Nurul Iman. [4] This site serves as the final resting place for several Bruneian sultans and members of the royal family, with Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin I, who died in 1795, being the first monarch interred here. [5]
The Istana Pantai (English: Beach Palace) is one of the temporary official residence of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III. [1] The palace is located at Jalan Kuala Tutong, Tutong District, Brunei. [2] Moreover, the building has become a tourist attraction and historical site in the present day. [3] [4]
The Istana Banderung Kayangan [1] (English: Banderung Kayangan Palace) is a 20th century royal palace that served as the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III, the 28th Sultan of Brunei. [2] The palace is situated in Kampong Tumasek, next to Istana Darul Hana surau and the rear entrance to Istana Nurul Iman.
The Sultan of Brunei is the monarchical head of state of Brunei and head of government in his capacity as prime minister of Brunei. [1] Since independence from the British in 1984, only one sultan has reigned, though the royal institution dates back to the 14th century. [ 2 ]