Sultan of Brunei Palace discussion

GEHFileBot · 12-02-2006, 01:48 AM

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Sultan of Brunei Palace

Or Istana Nurul Iman Palace is the biggest, 2,152,782 square feet, and has 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, and a floor area of 2,152,782 square feet (200,000 m²). Amenities include 5 swimming pools, an air conditioned stable for the Sultan's 200 polo ponies, a 110-car garage, a banquet hall that can be expanded to accommodate up to 5,000 guests, and a mosque accommodating 1,500 people. The palace was built in 1984 at a cost of around $400 million USD and has 564 chandeliers, 51,000 light bulbs, 44 stairwells, and 18 elevators.

The palace is used for all State functions. It is both the seat of Brunei's government and the location of the prime minister's office. In addition to Audience and State Rooms, there is a Throne Chamber used for various occasions such as the proclamation of the Crown Prince and the annual Birthday Investiture.

the palace is only opn for the public on the festival at the end of the Muslim fasting month.

Notice also the 13 satellite dishes outside the palace.

trcahill · 03-02-2008, 06:46 AM

what on earth. 257 bathrooms is too many.

SpiderX22 · 03-02-2008, 07:41 AM

1788 rooms is pretty overkill too. As is 18 elevators. And a 110 car garage.

12-02-2006, 01:48 AM	#1
GEHFileBot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,960	Sultan of Brunei Palace discussion This is a discussion thread for the following file: Sultan of Brunei Palace Or Istana Nurul Iman Palace is the biggest, 2,152,782 square feet, and has 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms, and a floor area of 2,152,782 square feet (200,000 m²). Amenities include 5 swimming pools, an air conditioned stable for the Sultan's 200 polo ponies, a 110-car garage, a banquet hall that can be expanded to accommodate up to 5,000 guests, and a mosque accommodating 1,500 people. The palace was built in 1984 at a cost of around $400 million USD and has 564 chandeliers, 51,000 light bulbs, 44 stairwells, and 18 elevators. The palace is used for all State functions. It is both the seat of Brunei's government and the location of the prime minister's office. In addition to Audience and State Rooms, there is a Throne Chamber used for various occasions such as the proclamation of the Crown Prince and the annual Birthday Investiture. the palace is only opn for the public on the festival at the end of the Muslim fasting month. Notice also the 13 satellite dishes outside the palace.

03-02-2008, 07:41 AM	#3
SpiderX22 ṨῤἵḋểṙẊƻƻ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,603	1788 rooms is pretty overkill too. As is 18 elevators. And a 110 car garage. __________________ 1 + 1 = 11

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03-02-2008, 06:46 AM	#2
trcahill Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	what on earth. 257 bathrooms is too many.