Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Brunei
This is one of the most beaautiful mosques in the world. Named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddin, the third, the mosque stands as one of the most spectacular structures on the planet. The mosque was completed in 1958.
The architectural style of the mosque is a mix of the Mughal and Italian styles. The mosque is built on the bank of the Brunei River.
The main dome of the mosque is covered in pure gold.
The mosque is located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of the Sultanate of Brunei.
The mosque stands 52m (171 ft) high.
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