Istiqlal Mosque · Jakarta, Indonesia · Trailwind

LandmarkJakarta, IndonesiaSoutheast Asia's largest mosque is a soaring modernist landmark that can hold over 200,000 worshippers and stands directly across from Jakarta…

Set in: Jakarta, Indonesia

Currency: IDR

Language: Indonesian

Timezone: UTC+07:00

Know before you go

Free guided tours are offered for non-Muslim visitors — modest dress and a headscarf (provided) are required for women.

Check prayer times before visiting, since non-worshippers are asked to wait outside during services.

Combine with a quick look at Jakarta Cathedral just across the street.

Pairs well with

Ancol, 3 mi away

Kota Tua (Old Town), 3 mi away

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, 10 mi away

Bogor Botanical Gardens, 30 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Istiqlal Mosque?Istiqlal Mosque is in Jakarta, Indonesia.What is Istiqlal Mosque known for?Southeast Asia's largest mosque is a soaring modernist landmark that can hold over 200,000 worshippers and stands directly across from Jakarta Cathedral as a symbol of religious harmony.Keep exploring

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