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| Baiturrahman Grand Mosque – Banda Aceh |
Aceh
Province is a Part of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of
Sumatra. It is thought to have been in Aceh where Islam was first established
in Southeast Asia. Aceh Province is thought to have
been the place where the spread of Islam in Indonesia started, and was a key part of the spread of Islam in Southeast Asia. Talk
about Islam, In Aceh there is a large mosque located in the center of the city
of Banda Aceh namely Baiturarhman Grand Mosque.
This
mosque was designed by an Italian architect and
built by the Dutch colonial administration as a token of reconciliation
following their destruction of an older mosque during the Aceh wars. The design of the Mosque combines influences
of European colonial and Moghul Indian Islamic Architecture. Construction of
the mosque commenced in 1879 and was completed in 1881. The initial mosque were
smaller and consist of a single dome. Years later the mosque were renovated and
expanded by constructing additional wings. The mosque survived the massive 2004
tsunami which destroyed much of the rest of the city of Banda Aceh.
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Magnificient Structure with black domes are uniquely
constructed from hard wood shingles combined as tiles. The mosque incorporates
a few traditional Aceh decorative elements and features. The architectural
design with a number of pillars made it possible for the fast running current
of tsunami to pass through without destroying the whole mosque. This is one of
the great power of the Almighty that saved Aceh.
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| Detail - Tower Mosque |
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| An architecturally stunning mosque |
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| Its a landmark mosque in the center of the city |
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| Wonderful Mosque |
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| The mosque was quite old but it is beautiful and well maintained. |
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| Inside The Mosque |
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| Acehnese Spiritual Icon |
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| Pool and Garden - Outside the Mosque |
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| Beautiful White Mosque |
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| Baiturrahman Grand Mosque of Indonesia has a 35-meter tower |
Today
the mosque is the famous landmark of Banda Aceh and has become the symbol of
the city also represents the cultural uniqueness of the Acehnese people.
Sightseeing around the mosque, the best time to visit this mosque is during
friday afternoon prayers whem the entire mosque and yard are filled with people.
Certainly, this is one of the more architecturally stunning mosques that you
will see in Indonesia especially if there are clear blue skies as the pictures
will come out great. Its also surrounded by a big park and just by some big
local markets.
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