Ampang Gadang Old Mosque, Religious building in VII Koto Talago, Indonesia.

Ampang Gadang Old Mosque is a place of worship in VII Koto Talago built with carved wooden elements and traditional decorative details throughout its structure. The building displays regional construction styles typical of West Sumatra's architectural traditions.

The mosque was first founded in 1837. In 1901 a brick-and-lime-plastered minaret was added, and in the 1950s the building was extended with a veranda that initially served as an office. In 2007 the government designated it a protected cultural heritage site.

The mosque is also called Masjid Al-Ihsan Baruah, and its drum is known in Minang as a tabuah; the one kept here measures 4 m long and 70 to 34 cm wide. A Taman Pendidikan Alquran next to the tower teaches children to read the Quran, and an unidentified grave with worn Arabic script stands by the gate.

Visitors should wear clothing that covers the shoulders and reaches the knees, and remove shoes before entering the building. Prayer times are posted at the entrance and should be respected during your visit.

The building was constructed using a special wooden assembly technique where wooden joints are fitted together without metal nails. This traditional Indonesian carpentry approach showcases craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations of builders.