Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a mosque in Banda Aceh, Aceh Province, Indonesia, located in the heart of the city. The Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a symbol of the Acehnese people's religion, culture, spirit, power, struggle, and nationalism. The mosque is a Banda Aceh monument that survived the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. It is one of the most beautiful historical sites in Indonesia.
The mosque was initially planned by Gerrit Bruins, a Dutch architect. L.P. Luijks altered the design after that, and he also oversaw the building work done by constructor Lie A Sie. The selected design is Mughal revival, which has majestic domes and minarets. The unusual black domes are made of hardwood shingles that have been tiled together.
The interior has relief-carved walls and pillars, a Chinese marble staircase and floor, stained-glass windows from Belgium, beautiful bronze chandeliers, and well-decorated oak doors. The stones used in the construction come from the Netherlands. When it was finished, this new style stood in sharp contrast to the previous mosque, which many Acehnese refused to pray in since it was built by "infidels" from the Netherlands. The mosque, on the other hand, is now the pride of Banda Aceh. The mosque now features seven domes, eight minarets, and 32 pillars.
Location: Kota Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
