Kami tiba di Bandar Seri Begawan pada petang Isnin 13 Feb 2012 setelah memandu lebih kurang 5 jam dari Lawas. Kami merancang untuk berada di Brunei Darussalam selama dua hari, satu malam sahaja kerana kos perbelanjaan yang agak mahal di sini. Kami akan bermalam di Pekan Limbang pada keesokan malamnya untuk menjimatkan bajet.
Hari ini kami memulakan lawatan ke beberapa tempat menarik di sekitar Bandar Seri Begawan. Tempat yang pertama sekali kami pergi ialah Istana Nurul Iman tetapi malangnya kami tidak terjumpa pintu masuk utama ......jadinya, nak bergambar depan pintu pagar Istana pun tak dapat. Kami jumpa kawasan Istana tetapi hanya nampak kawasan berpagar sahaja. Istana ini dikatakan yang terbesar di dunia. Istana ini memang tidak boleh dimasuki oleh pelawat kecuali pada masa-masa tertentu. Oleh kerana kami tidak mempunyai masa yang banyak, kami tidak meneruskan pencarian; sebaliknya kami ke tempat lain.
Istana Nurul Iman ......gambar diambil dari atas bot ketika melawat Kg Ayaer |
Kg Ayer .... dilihat dari atas waterfront
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Selepas sejam kami meronda di Kampong Ayer kami kembali ke jeti atau waterfront. Kami berjaaln-jalan sebentar di sini sebelum masuk ke Waterfront Galeri. Ada pameran di dalamnya .
Brunei Waterfront |
Salah satu bahan pameran di galeri waterfront
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dalam galeri......berlatarbelakangkan beberapa landmark utama di BSB |
Kg Ayer.......Sungai Brunei ....... BSB |
Seterusnya kami ke Muzium Adat Istiadat Diraja atau juga dikenali sebagai Bangunan Alat Kebesaran Diraja. Bangunan ini sebahagian besarnya mempamerkan Alat-alat Kebesaran dan Perhiasan Diraja yang diwarisi sejak turun- temurun zaman- berzaman sebagai lambang kebesaran kerajaan Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Selain daripada menyimpan koleksi di Raja yang begitu banyak, pameran juga turut diadakan di sini. Pamerannya banyak memberi maklumat tentang sejarah pemerintahan Brunei dari awal sehingga sekarang. Muzium ini terletak di tengah-tengah bandar dan dibina pada tahun 1992 sempena meraikan ulangtahun ke-25 pemerintahan di Raja Brunei.
The Royal Regalia Building atau Muzium Adat Istiadat Diraja Brunei |
Dalam muzium di ruangan lobi.......yang di belakang tu ialah Usongan Diraja ...... kenaikan yang membawa Raja semasa Istiadat Perarakan Diraja mengelilingi Bandar Brunei |
Apabila selesai makan, jam menunjukkan sudah masuk waktu solat zohor. Kami pun ke masjid yang terulung di Brunei untuk menunaikan solat Zohor dan Asar iaitu Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddein.
One of the amazing attractions of Brunei is Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, the royal Islamic mosque.
The Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a real treat to the eye of the visitor. The architecture of this mosque is outstanding in a word. Located on an artificial lagoon, this mosque is the sign of the tremendous architectural achievement of the country. It is situated near the Brunei River in Kampong Ayer. It is considered to be the largest mosque of the Far East.
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque of Brunei is one of the most renowned mosques of the South East Asia. It is known worldwide for its beauty. The height of this mosque is 52 meters. The walls are made of Italian marble. The arches, columns and towers are made of the same marble. The walls support the gold dome on the top of the mosque. The carpets are made in Saudi Arabia. The hand made stained glass, that were brought from England add more charm to the beauty of this Mosque.
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Brunei is named after the 28th Sultan of this country. This magnificent mosque is considered as the symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei.
Selepas lawatan ke masjid ini kami ke masjid Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah . Kami hanya melihatnya dari luar sahaja ...... satu struktur yang sangat cantik dan menarik.
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The Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is a real treat to the eye of the visitor. The architecture of this mosque is outstanding in a word. Located on an artificial lagoon, this mosque is the sign of the tremendous architectural achievement of the country. It is situated near the Brunei River in Kampong Ayer. It is considered to be the largest mosque of the Far East.
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque of Brunei is one of the most renowned mosques of the South East Asia. It is known worldwide for its beauty. The height of this mosque is 52 meters. The walls are made of Italian marble. The arches, columns and towers are made of the same marble. The walls support the gold dome on the top of the mosque. The carpets are made in Saudi Arabia. The hand made stained glass, that were brought from England add more charm to the beauty of this Mosque.
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque in Brunei is named after the 28th Sultan of this country. This magnificent mosque is considered as the symbol of the Islamic faith in Brunei.
Ini pintu masuknya...... |
Dinding dan tiang yang dibuat daripada Marmar Itali, karpet daripada Arab Saudi dan kaca berwarna buatan tangan daripada England |
Ini pemandangan dari luar kawasan masjid |
Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is located in Kampong Kiarong which lies close to the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan. Built to celebrate and mark the silver anniversary of the reign of the sultan of the country, Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque of Brunei narrates the story of the royal dynasty.
A place of worship as well as an architectural masterpiece, Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque in Brunei is popularly called Kiarong Mosque by the local people. The shining gold domes of the mosque overlook a landscape of attractive gardens and fountains. Along with them are the ornamented towers that can be seen from the main road. The interiors of the mosque combine the profoundness of art and the religious significance of Islam.
Ini adalah tempat terakhir yang kami lawat. Lebih kurang pukul 4.15 petang kami meninggalkan masjid dan juga BSB, terus menuju ke Pekan Seria.
A place of worship as well as an architectural masterpiece, Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque in Brunei is popularly called Kiarong Mosque by the local people. The shining gold domes of the mosque overlook a landscape of attractive gardens and fountains. Along with them are the ornamented towers that can be seen from the main road. The interiors of the mosque combine the profoundness of art and the religious significance of Islam.
Tidak dinafikan kecantikan masjid Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah |
Jom ke Pekan Seria
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