Brunei's age old traditional arts and crafts are showcased at this centre which aims to preserve their rich legacy. Taking pride of place ae Brunei's famous brocades, kain tenunan, woven with gold and silver threads. Other than that, there are also hand-tooled silverware such as canons, the keris (dagger) and varios worked of silver artefacts.
Opening hours : Monday - Sunday
; 8am- 5pm
Admission : Free
Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
This magnificent mosque sits at the very heart of the capital city and the country's Islamic faith. It was built in 1958 and named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien. It is one of the famous mosque in South East Asia in which the mosque seems to be foating, surrounded by lush greenery and floral gardens. It's glittering dome is covered in real gold, soars above the skyline. Featuring luminous stained glass windows, floors of gleaming Italian marble, walls of Shanghai granite, chandeliers from Britain and carpets from Saudi Arabia. A marble bridge
Istana Nurul Iman
This is the largest residential palace in the world. It set on the banks of Brunei River. It is a stunning sight with its Islamic- Style architecture, low sweeping South East Asia style roofs and glistening domes, tiled with 22 carat gold leaf. The Istana has 1788 rooms and a banquet hall that can seat 4000 people. It's also has a Surau or prayer hall for the Sultan's family and state religious functions that can accomodate 1500 worshippers. The palace is only open during Hari Raya Aidilfitri when His Majesty throws open the doors and meets his subjects and well-wisher.
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