Istana Nurul Iman, Royal palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Istana Nurul Iman serves as the official residence of the Sultan and covers 200,000 square meters with 1,788 rooms. The complex holds 257 bathrooms and a banquet hall that can accommodate 5,000 guests.
Filipino architect Leandro V. Locsin designed the residence, which opened in 1984. Construction cost 1.5 billion US dollars.
The name combines Malay and Arabic to mean Palace of the Light of Faith. This blend shows how language mirrors the nation's Islamic tradition and royal heritage.
The residence opens to the public during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations each year. Visitors receive gifts and money packets from the Sultan during the three-day event.
The complex houses around 110 separate garages within its grounds. These buildings hold a collection of roughly 7,000 vehicles.
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