Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a royal mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the entire Asia-Pacific region. Also, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a symbol of Islam and a major landmark in Brunei. It is named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei.

History and Architecture

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque was completed in 1958, becoming an impressive example of modern Islamic architecture. This construction is also among the most beautiful mosques in the world. If we talk about the architecture of this mosque, it resembles not only Islamic, but also Italian style. The project of the presented mosque was designed by a famous Italian architect.

In general, the mosque of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin is erected on a specially constructed artificial lagoon, which is located near the river embankment. It consists of a unique structure of beautiful golden domes, as well as marble minarets. It is a building with courtyards and beautiful gardens that are simply filled with fountains. Also, the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is famous for its flower gardens and the rarest trees that grow on its grounds.

Next to the mosque is a marble bridge. It is worth noting that the main dome of the mosque is covered with real gold. The height of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is 52 meters. The peculiarity of the mosque is its main minaret, because it embodies the style of Italian architecture, as well as the Renaissance style, which is a rarity for many famous mosques in the world.

Also, this minaret has its own modern elevator, up which you can easily see a panoramic view of the city. The interior of the so-called prayer hall is decorated with beautiful mosaic glass, marble columns and half vaults. Almost all the material used in the construction of the building was imported from other countries, such as marble from Italy, granite from Shanghai, crystal chandeliers from England and carpets from Saudi Arabia.

Tourists

The mosque is only accessible to Muslims, it is inaccessible to others. Not far from the Omar-Ali Saifuddin Mosque is Brunei’s largest knowledge and commercial center.

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How to get here

You can get here on foot and by cab, allocating about an hour to view the building. It is recommended to combine the tour with a visit to nearby cafes and shopping centers.