Istana Nurul Iman, Royal palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
The Istana Nurul Iman spans 200,000 square meters with 1,788 rooms, including 257 bathrooms and a banquet hall for 5,000 guests.
Filipino architect Leandro V. Locsin designed this residence, which was completed in 1984 at a cost of 1.5 billion US dollars.
The name Istana Nurul Iman combines Malay and Arabic languages to form Palace of the Light of Faith, reflecting Brunei's Islamic identity.
The palace opens to visitors during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, welcoming up to 110,000 people over three days with gifts and money packets.
The palace maintains a collection of 7,000 cars worth 5 billion dollars, stored across 110 separate garages within the complex.
Location: Bandar Seri Begawan
Inception: 1984
Architects: Leandro Locsin
Website: http://istananuruliman.org
GPS coordinates: 4.87203,114.92076
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
These palaces serve as official seats for monarchs and presidents. The buildings combine historical architecture with political function and document the evolution of state power. The rooms and gardens showcase various architectural styles and political periods of their respective countries.
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