Istiqlal Mosque
3 expert reviews
“Istiqlal is Arabic for "Independence," and Jakarta's prized mosque was built to celebrate Indonesia's independence.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Facing the Catholic Cathedral is Jakarta's principal place of Muslim worship, the modernistic Mesjid Istiqlal, which was constructed under Soekarno and is reputedly the largest mosque in Southeast Asia."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Istiqlal Mosque (1978) is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia (it can accommodate 120 000 worshippers)."
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