Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, Bandar Seri Bagwan, Burnei
Not a religious man myself I am always extremely impressed by monstrous religious structures. From the gigantic Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul they always provide a sense of wonderment.
This is the impressive Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque and it definitely fits in the impressive monstrous structure category. The gigantic dome is actually pure gold and rises 52m. It can basically be seen from anywhere in Bandar Seri Bagwan, the capital of Brunei.
Its actually built right on the shoreline next to the largest water village in the world, Kampong Ayer (check out our photos), and it is amazing to see the disparity in wealth side by side like this.
Reader question: What is the most impressive or favourite religious building that you have seen on your travels?
Category: Asia
Gorgeous photo! I too am not religious but when you visit major religious sites there often is an almost tactile feeling in the air. One of the places I visited where i felt this most was the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
I always find myself holding my breath and talking in whispers in religious places. Even if it is not needed! I guess it is just a respect thing.
Amazing shot!
Not hard to take great photos when its so beautiful!
One of the places I visited where i felt this most was the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. Thanks that you’ve shared.
We will have to visit Mexico City sometime and check it out then Claire
Beautiful photo’s, can’t wait until I can travel there.
When do you think you will go? We loved it.
Heading over to Europe for my masters in November, so I’ll be visiting a few countries in the middle east on my way. Quite embarrassed at the moment, just realised where Brunei is, don’t think I’ll be seeing it, oh well, never realised Brunei was just sitting in the Philippines.