Thursday, September 6, 2007

The Splendour of a Great Mosque

The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque is one of the most spectacular mosques in Asia. Built in 1958, next year it will be 50 years old and yet is undoubtedly still Brunei's main landmark. Imagine how it likes back then in the 50's and 60's.

The main dome is covered in pure gold, adding to its magnificient sight. It is said to be unique in design, not seen in many Islamic mosques across the world, where it is the outcome of incorporating Renaissance and Italian arcitectural style.

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