Great Mosque of Medan, Grand mosque in Medan, Indonesia
The Great Mosque of Medan features an octagonal shape with four wings extending in cardinal directions and a central dome surrounded by smaller ones.
Sultan Mamun Al Rashid initiated the construction in 1906 with a budget of one million guilders, completing the project in September 1909.
The mosque represents the Islamic architectural traditions through its combination of Middle Eastern, Indian, and Spanish design elements across its structure.
The mosque contains facilities to accommodate 2000 worshippers, with multiple entrances positioned at each corner of the building for efficient access.
Italian marble floors, French crystal chandeliers, and stained glass windows from the art nouveau period decorate the interior spaces of this religious building.
Location: Medan
Inception: 1909
Architectural style: Mughal architecture, Moorish architecture
Capacity: 2000
GPS coordinates: 3.57511,98.68732
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
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