Istana Pantai
The Istana Pantai (English: Beach Palace) is one of the temporary official residence of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III. The palace is located at Jalan Kuala Tutong, Tutong District, Brunei. Moreover, the building has become a tourist attraction and historical site in the present day.
Design and construction
The palace itself is completely built from wood with most of its look preserved. The area around the palace is both facing the Seri Kenangan Beach and South China Sea, and Tutong River.
History
Istana Pantai was built in 1950s and was used by then Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III as a seaside retreat.
See also
References
- ^ Kampong Ayer: warisan, cabaran, dan masa depan : kumpulan esai yang pernah diterbitkan 1970-1996. Akademi Pengajian Brunei, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam. 1996. p. 29.
- ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- ^ "The wonder of Tutong's magnificent Beach Palace (Brunei)". www.e-borneo.com. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Singgah, Mai (30 November 2017). "25 Tempat Menarik Di Brunei Darussalam | Jom Bercuti Ke Borneo". Mai Singgah. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Istana istana Brunei" (PDF). history-centre.gov.bn. 2008. p. 24.
- ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- ^ 1995 Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore Handbook. Trade & Travel Handbooks. 1994. p. 511. ISBN 978-0-900751-57-8.
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