Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a royal mosque in the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan. It is considered a landmark of the city and the whole country. The mosque is considered one of the most beautiful and evocative of the Asia-Pacific region and is a tourist attraction. The mosque is named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei and is regarded as the highest symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei. The building was completed in 1958.

Architecture

The architecture of the mosque is influenced by both the Muslim and the Italian architecture. Designed by an Italian architect, the mosque was built on an artificial lagoon on the edge of the Brunei River, surrounded by the town of Kampong Ayer water.

The mosque consists of marble minarets and golden domes with numerous courtyards and fountains. It is surrounded by many trees and gardens that represent the Islamic faith according to the sky. A bridge connects the mosque with the lagoon village Kampong Ayer.

The main dome of the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque - is completely covered with gold leaf. With a height of 52 meters, it can be seen from anywhere in Bandar Seri Begawan, which underlines the importance. The main minaret, the highest part of the mosque, is dominated by the architectural style of the Renaissance, which can be found in almost any other mosque so.