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The Omar Ali Saiffudien Mosque is one of the most magnificent in Asia and a fitting symbol of Brunei's perpetual adherence to Islam. It dominates the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan with its distinctive golden dome. Visitors are welcome to see its mosaic stained glass and marble structure. Completed in 1958, the Mosque is an edifice of classical Islamic architecture. Its minaret, which has a lift inside, rises to a height of 54 metres. Its distinct gold dome rises to 52 metres.
Among the tourist attractions in Brunei Darussalam include His Majesty the Sultan's Palace along Jalan Tutong, the Jame'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque in Kampong Kiarong, the Omar Ali Saiffudien Mosque by the Brunei river, the Jerudong Park, the Royal Ceremonial Hall and Legislative Assembly in the capital, the Brunei Museum on top of a hill overlooking the Brunei river; waterfalls at Mendaran outside the capital; and Rampoyah off the Labi Road in the Belait district; the longhouses in the interior region of the country; the forest reserve at Sungai Liang, Belait district; and the Temburong Field Studies Centre.
Jerudong Park, Brunei's multimillion dollar playland complex, attracts thousands of visitors with its free rides, sights and sounds.
In Temburong, the Kuala Belalong field Studies Centre was born out of the country's most ambitious and extensive scientific study conducted jointly by the University of Brunei Darussalam and the Royal Geographical Society of London involving 70 scientists from eight countries. The centre is continually used for educational purposes.
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