Istana Pantai
Palace in Brunei From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Istana Pantai (English: Beach Palace) is one of the temporary official residence of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III.[1] The palace is located at Jalan Kuala Tutong, Tutong District, Brunei.[2] Moreover, the building has become a tourist attraction and historical site in the present day.[3][4]
| Istana Pantai | |
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 Istana Pantai on 19 June 2022 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Residence |
| Architectural style | Traditional Malay |
| Address | Jalan Kuala Tutong |
| Town or city | Tutong |
| Country | Brunei |
| Coordinates | 4.8072519°N 114.6386104°E |
| Construction started | 1950s |
| Technical details | |
| Material | wood |
Design and construction
The palace itself is completely built from wood with most of its look preserved.[5] The area around the palace is both facing the Seri Kenangan Beach and South China Sea, and Tutong River.[3]
History
Istana Pantai was built in 1950s and was used by then Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III as a seaside retreat.[6][7]
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