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The Royal Mausoleum [1] (Malay: Kubah Makam Diraja) [2] in Batu Satu, Bandar Seri Begawan, is a significant historical and cultural landmark in Brunei. [3] Located along the Brunei River, it lies beyond Kampong Ayer and on the route from Bandar Seri Begawan to the Istana Nurul Iman. [4]
The capital, Bandar Seri Begawan (formerly Brunei Town), is located 16 miles (26 km) upriver from Muara Port, near the mouth of the Brunei River.The municipal port at Bandar Seri Begawan accommodates only small wooden coastal vessels, with a maximum length of 80 feet (24 m) and a gross registered tonnage of 50 tonnes (49 long tons; 55 short tons), operating within the Brunei Bay area. [8]
The most recent museum in Kota Batu is the Brunei Darussalam Maritime Museum; it was inaugurated in 2015 and mainly exhibits the artifacts from the Brunei Shipwreck which was discovered off the coast of Brunei in 1997. [13] Kota Batu is also home to two royal tombs which belong to the third and fifth Sultans of Brunei, Sharif Ali and Bolkiah. [11]
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The city centre is home to several sites with historical and cultural significance, including: [6] Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, one of the two state mosques of Brunei. In the 1960s and early 1970s, religious activities including Holy Qur'an readings were held in the lagoon, a replica of a 16th century mahligai or royal barge.
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The Bubungan Dua Belas (House of Twelve Roofs) [1] is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) from south of Pusat Bandar of Bandar Seri Begawan and built in 1907, [1] is a prominent example of Colonial and Malay Vernacular architecture.