Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (Brunei)
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien
Mosque (Brunei)
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (Brunei) is a royal Islamic mosque located in
Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei. The mosque
considered one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific and a major
landmark and tourist attraction of Brunei. The mosque unites Mughal architecture
and Italian styles. The plans were done by Booty and Edwards Chartered
Architects according to designs by the Italian architect Cavaliere Rudolfo
Nolli. The mosque as a symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei dominates the
skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan. The building was completed in 1958 and is an
example of modern Islamic architecture. The mosque's most recognizable feature,
the main dome, is covered in pure gold. The mosque stands 171 feets high and
can be seen from virtually anywhere in Bandar Seri Begawan. The main minaret is
the mosque's tallest feature.