Jakarta, Indonesia
Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the ninth largest mosque in the world in terms of worshipper capacity. Built to commemorate Indonesian independence, this national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public on 22 February 1978.
- City
- Jakarta
- Country
- Indonesia
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
More places in Jakarta
- Kota Tua Jakarta
- National Museum of Indonesia
- Batavia, Dutch East Indies
- National Monument
- Merdeka Palace
- Merdeka Square, Jakarta
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