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Istiqlal Mosque
Jakarta, Indonesia
The largest mosque in Southeast Asia and among the largest in the world, with a main dome over 45 meters wide and courtyards for about 200,000 worshippers.
Story & history
Sukarno commissioned it after Indonesian independence in a stark modern design seating some 200,000; it is South-East Asia's largest mosque, facing the National Monument across one square.
Getting there
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Quick facts
- Largest in Southeast Asia
- Main dome 45 m wide
- Room for about 200,000 worshippers
Visiting tip
Multilingual guided tours are organized for visitors.