Istana Darul Hana

Istana Darul Hana
Istana Darul Hana in 2022
Map
Alternative namesIstana Lama
General information
TypeResidence
Architectural styleMalay
AddressJalan Darul Hana
Town or cityTumasek, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei–Muara
CountryBrunei
Coordinates4°52′47″N 114°55′43″E / 4.8796904°N 114.9287151°E / 4.8796904; 114.9287151
Year(s) built1950–1951
Opened10 May 1951; 73 years ago (1951-05-10)
Technical details
Materialconcrete and cement
Size6 acres (2.4 ha)

The Istana Darul Hana (English: Darul Hana Palace)[1] is one of the few remaining palaces in Brunei which notably,[2] is the former residence of Omar Ali Saifuddien III from 1951 to 1987. The palace is located on a hill at Kilometre 3 of Jalan Tutong in Kampong Tumasek, Brunei–Muara District, Brunei.[3][4] It is sometimes referred to as Istana Lama.[5]

  1. ^ Brunei Political, Constitutional System and Procedures Handbook - Strategic Information and Regulations. Lulu.com. 24 December 2017. p. 170. ISBN 978-1-5145-1648-5.
  2. ^ Sidhu, Jatswan S. (22 December 2009). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Scarecrow Press. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-8108-7078-9.
  3. ^ Abdul Latif, Adanan (2008). "Istana-Istana Di Brunei" (PDF). Brunei History Centre. p. 23-24.
  4. ^ Brunei (1953). Annual Report. H.M. Stationery Office. p. 135.
  5. ^ Negeri, Direktorat Jenderal Kerja Sama ASEAN-Kementerian Luar (1 March 2015). Majalah Masyarakat ASEAN Edisi 7: Membidik Peluang MEA (in Indonesian). Direktorat Jenderal Kerja Sama ASEAN - Kementerian Luar Negeri. p. 45.