Ganting Grand Mosque

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Ganting Grand Mosque, Religious building in Ganting, Padang, Indonesia.

The Ganting Grand Mosque features a five-stepped roof leading to a central dome, with extensive verandas surrounding the main prayer chamber.

Built in 1805 under the leadership of three local figures, the mosque survived the 1833 tsunami and served as a military headquarters during Japanese occupation.

The mosque combines European neoclassical architectural elements with Minangkabau traditions, reflecting the diverse cultural influences of West Sumatra.

Located at Jalan Ganting Number 1 near a riverbank, the mosque functions as both a prayer center and an Islamic educational institution.

The building materials include imported Dutch tiles from 1900, while the structural frame incorporates traditional Indonesian wooden construction techniques.

GPS coordinates: -0.95453,100.36945

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:16

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