Jakarta, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia
Mosque · Modern Republic · 20th Century
Istiqlal Mosque, or 'Mosque of Independence', is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia. Located in Jakarta, it was built to commemorate Indonesian independence. Across from the Jakarta Cathedral, it symbolizes the nation's philosophy of religious harmony and tolerance.
Construction: 1961 – 1978
Founder: Sukarno
Key figures: Fredrerich Silaban (Architect)
Significance: The largest mosque in Southeast Asia, built to commemorate Indonesian independence.
- 1961: Foundation stone laid by President Sukarno
- 1978: Inaugurated by President Suharto
Architectural styles: Modern, International Style
Architects: Fredrerich Silaban
Materials: Marble, Stainless Steel
- Main Dome: A massive spherical dome spanning 45 meters.
- Minaret: A single minaret symbolizing the Divine Oneness of God.
- Grand Hall: A vast prayer hall capable of holding tens of thousands.
Opening hours: 04:00 - 21:00 (summer) · 04:00 - 21:00 (winter) – Tourists should enter via the visitor entrance.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Official site: http://istiqlal.id
Address: Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710, Indonesia
Coordinates: -6.1702, 106.8317