Istiqlal Mosque
Masjid Istiqlal
Indonesia's national mosque and the largest in Southeast Asia, opened in 1978 beside Jakarta Cathedral on the edge of Merdeka Square.
- Address
- Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Pasar Baru, Sawah Besar
- Price
- Free
- Area
- Sawah Besar, Jakarta Pusat (Central)
About
Built to commemorate independence, Istiqlal was designed by Friedrich Silaban, a Batak Protestant architect who won the design competition, and it opened on 22 February 1978. It stands on the site of the old Wilhelmina Park, directly across the road from Jakarta Cathedral. Dress modestly and avoid prayer times when visiting.
- Largest mosque in Southeast Asia
- Opened 22 February 1978
- Designed by Friedrich Silaban
- Faces Jakarta Cathedral
In history: 22 February 1978 — Istiqlal Mosque opens
Nearby
Ragusa Es Italia
Jakarta's old-school Italian ice-cream parlour, open since 1932, famous for spaghetti ice cream and cassata siciliana.
CathedralJakarta Cathedral
A neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral consecrated in 1901, seat of the Archbishop of Jakarta, facing Istiqlal across the road.
Historic square & parkLapangan Banteng
Batavia's old Waterlooplein, now a park with the 1963 West Irian Liberation Monument, an illuminated fountain and sports fields.
Kerak telorKerak Telor Bang Doel
A fixed spot for kerak telor, the Betawi sticky-rice omelette, cooked to order in a charcoal-heated wok near Pasar Baru.
Heritage listing. Hours and prices change — check before you go.