Istana Pantai

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Istana Pantai
General information
TypeResidence
Architectural style Traditional Malay
AddressJalan Kuala Tutong
Town or city Tutong
Country Brunei
Coordinates 4°48′26″N114°38′19″E / 4.8072519°N 114.6386104°E / 4.8072519; 114.6386104
Construction started1950s
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]

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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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