Istana Pantai
| Istana Pantai | |
|---|---|
 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°48′26″N 114°38′19″E / 4.8072519°N 114.6386104°E |
| Construction started | 1950s |
| Technical details | |
| Material | wood |
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]
Design and construction
[edit]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
[edit]Istana Pantai was built in 1950s and was used by then Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III as a seaside retreat.[6][7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kampong Ayer: warisan, cabaran, dan masa depan : kumpulan esai yang pernah diterbitkan 1970-1996. Akademi Pengajian Brunei, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam. 1996. p. 29.
- ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- ^ a b "The wonder of Tutong's magnificent Beach Palace (Brunei)". www.e-borneo.com. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Singgah, Mai (30 November 2017). "25 Tempat Menarik Di Brunei Darussalam | Jom Bercuti Ke Borneo". Mai Singgah. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Istana istana Brunei" (PDF). history-centre.gov.bn. 2008. p. 24.
- ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
- ^ 1995 Indonesia, Malaysia & Singapore Handbook. Trade & Travel Handbooks. 1994. p. 511. ISBN 978-0-900751-57-8.
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