BRUNEI ~ Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque ~

...Amazing nightview coming from one of the smallest countries in the world "the Green Heart of Borneo"... a symbol of islam located in the city centre... an example of modern Islamic architecture and considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in the Asia Pacific... the golden dome stands out above all the surrounding buildings... a major landmark and a tourist attraction... Thanks a lot Matthew!!【ツ】

Photo: Fairus Khafiz - Designed by Matthew07
The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is located in the capital of Brunei Darussalam in Bandar Seri Begawan. Completed in 1958, Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei (the late father of the current sultan). Built in an artificial lagoon  that serves as a reflecting pool on the banks of the Brunei River at Kampong Ayer- the "village in the water".

The floor and walls are made from the finest Italian marble, the chandeliers were crafted in England and the luxurious carpets were flown in from Saudi Arabia. A 3.5-million-piece glass mosaic overlaying real gold leaf covers the main dome.

Stamp:

Sultan Sir Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
(Issued 23-12-1985)

BRUNEI ~ Bandar Seri Begawan ~

...Great aerial capital city view...my second postcard coming from Brunei...had to wait for over 5 years to get this one^^... Thanks a lot Saedah!!

Photo© 2006, Information Department Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei.The city is the centre of Brunei’s commerce, finance and government. It is also the heart of Brunei’s cultural landscape, housing some of the nation’s most known landmarks.

Brunei officially the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace, is a sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.

Stamp:
The 10th Anniversary of National Day
(Issued 16-06-1994)

Brunei ~Capital-Bander Seri Begawan~

This must be one of the most beautiful views I ever received. Before I started my hobby (postcards collecting) I never heard of all this beautiful places and now I receive postcards from there.... I'm so happyy!!!After Kazackstan and Jordan is this already my third new country in 2009. :)

 Amazing in appearance, The Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is Brunei's proudest architectural achievement. It sits on an artificial lagoon near the Brunei River in Kampong Ayer, which is appropriately enough, known as a "water village". A structure in the water that resembles a ship was at one time used for official state ceremonies. The mosque is the largest in the Far East, and considered among the most beautiful in the world. It reaches a height of 52 meters and is topped with a gold dome supported by walls of Italian marble, which also forms the mosque columns, arches, and towers. The stained glass was hand made in England and the carpets are Saudi Arabian.