Indonesia boasts the largest Muslim population on Earth, so it’s no surprise they spare no expense when it comes to opulent mosques. The architectural wonders of the country are around every corner, with an estimated 850,000 of them within its borders. Here are five you cannot miss.
Dian Al Mahri Mosque
More widely known as the Golden Dome Mosque, the five gold-coated domes atop the structure make it stand out from the crowd. It features multiple minarets and decorative details, including a 2.7-ton crystal chandelier, Turkish carpets and a cloud-painted ceiling.
Bayur Grand Mosque
The Bayur Grand Mosque is unique in that it features a combination of Thailand’s pagoda-style architecture with West Sumatra’s three-tiered roofs. A mixture of authentic and fusion elements inside make it extraordinarily opulent, though the outdoor gardens might be where it truly shines.
Istiqlal Mosque
The Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta is not the most picturesque mosque in Indonesia, but its sheer size makes it an important landmark. The largest mosque in Southeast Asia, the building features a 45-meter central dome, and a minaret that soars up to 66.66 meters to represent the 6,666 verses in the Quran.
Al-Akbar Mosque
The Al-Akbar Mosque was once purported the most beautiful mosque in Indonesia. The stunning blue-green dome is beloved by locals, and the 99-meter-high minarets are a work of art. The building itself boasts 45 separate doorways make of teak.
Central Java Grand Mosque
The Central Java Grand Mosque is one of the more modern mosques in the country. The front features six hydraulic umbrellas, shaped like blue and black ornamental pillars, that lead into a series of arches styled like traditional Greek architecture. It holds a whopping 15,000 worshippers during prayer.
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