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Kediri Grand Mosque

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Inaugurated in 2006, Kediri Grand Mosque in East Java is the largest mosque in the city of Kediri. This magnificent mosque consists of three floors, with minarets towering approximately 49 meters high.

Located in the center of the city, the mosque is facing directly toward the plaza and pavilion of Kediri. The mosque is also opposite to Dhoho Plaza, one of the shopping centers in Kediri. For those wanting to enjoy Kediri, you can stop by at this mosque to worship while seeing the crowds of the city square.

Although the European architectural style dominates this
mosque, you can feel the ethnic nuances from the wooden calligraphy carvings
inside the mosque.

Before entering and still in the area, you will enjoy the
beauty and grandeur of the Agung Mosque of Kediri. The tower which has a height
of 49 m is clearly visible. Then after entering the courtyard, there is a
fountain right in front of the tower. Then when the feet stamped into the core
room, laid a gray marble tile with beautiful mosaic ornaments. Judging from the
design style, most likely marble tiles are imported from Europe. Javanese
ethnic nuance is raised through the calligraphy decoration of wood material.

The building is supported by 106 pillars with 15 large doors and 12 small doors.
There are three floors of floors, where the ground floor has an area of 1,388.8
m2. Then the first floor is 1.335.1 m2 and the second floor is 396.8 m2. As the
largest holy place in this city, Kediri Grand Mosque can be chosen as the
number one religious tourist attraction for the traveler who wants to find
peace of mind.

Mosque Data

Architect

Type

Central

Country

Indonesia

Owner/Founder

Year

1771

Area

1388.8 sqm

Drawings

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