Istiqlal Mosque

mosque, Jakarta, Indonesia

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The Istiqlal Mosque is located in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. It is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia. The mosque is situated in the northeast corner of Medan Merdeka (Independence Square), opposite Lapangan Banteng. Its construction signifies the arrival of Islam in Indonesia, with early Javanese mosques dating back to the mid-15th century. These early mosques often incorporated architectural elements from pre-Islamic Hindu Javanese temples, such as tiered roofs and open pavilions.12

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The Istiqlal Mosque, in the northeast corner of Medan Merdeka opposite Lapangan Banteng, is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia. The National Museum (formerly the Central Museum), on the west side of Medan Merdeka, houses a collection of historical, cultural, and artistic artifacts.
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The Istiqlal Mosque, in the northeast corner of Medan Merdeka opposite Lapangan Banteng, is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia. The National Museum (formerly the Central Museum), on the west side of Medan Merdeka, houses a collection of historical, cultural, and artistic artifacts.
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