The largest villa in the world: Istana Nurul Iman in the spotlight!

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Discover the impressive Istana Nurul Iman in Brunei, the largest villa in the world with 1,788 rooms and 200,000 m² area.
Discover the impressive Istana Nurul Iman in Brunei, the largest villa in the world with 1,788 rooms and 200,000 m² area. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - The largest villa in the world is the Istana nurul iMan , the majestic home of the sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. This impressive residence is located in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Bruneis, and extends over an area of ​​200,000 square meters. With 1,788 rooms and 257 bathrooms, it is not only a palace of living, but a center for government events and royal hospitality.

completed in 1984, the Istana Nurul Iman was designed by the Filipino architect Leandro V Locsin. Its design combines Islamic and Malay styles, which is reflected in the golden domes and arched roofs. The interior design was designed by Khuan Chew, Design Principal from KCA International. The construction of the palace was estimated to cost $ 1.4 billion and, according to

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public accessibility

Although the Istana Nurul Iman is predominantly private, it opens its gates to the public during the Eid-UL-Fitr festival, where around 110,000 visitors are received in just three days. The palace for Tadarus and Tarawih prayers is also accessible for a period of ten days during the Ramadan.

Compared to other impressive palaces of the world, the Istana Nurul Iman with its area and equipment proves an outstanding position. According to other-laender.de , the list of the largest palaces worldwide includes many other imposing buildings. In the first place is the forbidden city in Beijing with an area of ​​720,000 m², followed by the Louvre Palace in Paris (210,000 m²) and the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City (162,000 m²).

The most important palaces in the world not only stand for historical power, but also represent culture and artistic skills that many of them make an attraction for millions of visitors annually

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