Islamic worship buildings that are full of the local culture and tradition of the Surakarta City

The vast, clean and beautiful grand mosque of the Surakarta Islamic Mataram Kingdom dating back to the 18th century facing the North Square and located next to the popular Klewer Market in Kauman, Kliwon Market District, Surakarta (Solo) City, Central Java Province. A Javanese tajug architecture with a high Indian style minaret. Spectacular interior design. Many sparkly clean separate ladies and gents toilets with washing fountains. A vast parking lot. A quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The backyard has some tombs.

The largest mosque in Surakarta. It was once the main royal mosque of Kasunanan Surakarta and located west of kindom main square (alun-alun). Funfact, this mosque are larger than Jama Masjid in Delhi, India in term of area. The architecture of the mosque is different than in the Middle East and South Asia. The main roof are not dome shape, but a pyramidal with 3 stories on the main hall. It is also supported by wood pillars which in Javanese called saka. The four main pillar are called saka guru. Besides the main prayer hall, there are also prayer hall which dedicated to female which called pawestren and a semi profane hall on the front part that was called serambi. Just like the roof on the main hall, the roof on the serambi and pawestren also supported by wood pillars. This mosque was also where some royal ceremonies held. Especially if it's related to religious ceremony like garebeg sawal and mulud. The front gate of the mosque also inspired by Mughal architecture, and the minaret also inspired by sayd qutb minaret in India with modern twist.

This masjid was renew built (after fire - if i’m not mistaken), but still keep the previous architecture style. Located near Kraton Surakarta (palace) and Klewer market.

Always admired the cultural architecture and history. I come here before the pandemic, have enjoying my walk in every corner of the building.. will comeback soon for the next mission. For photography this is the place for you

It's old mosque in Surakarta, design of this mosque using Old Javanese architecture. when I prayed here, it feels like I was in 1900 years ago. it's also near to Keraton (Palace) Surakarta Sultanase. It's recommended to came here, to pray, to bring your children and to learn about history.

A very old and historical mosque. They keep the architecture to it's original design. It's a good place to do prayer or to hang out with family.

A great building and beautiful architecture. This mosque has a great design and very clean. I like the interior of this building. This building has a large porch that we can sit and enjoy.

Old building, so crowded over the weekend. Easy to find parking lot, but need to walk a quite distance. Side by side with tourist attraction and famous wet market "pasar klewer". Near to kampung batik kauman.

Nice heritage place, also as moslem prayers place. Feeling comfort here.

Authentic mosque with traditional architecture and building

The Mosque Agung Surakarta is the largest mosque in Surakarta. The building of the mosque agung surakarta still traditional like ancient times. In this mosque it is never quiet because in this mosque a lot of people come to see the beauty of the Mosque Agung Surakarta, gather with family, even when it is time for prayer the mosque will be very crowded. The Mosque Agung Surakarta is surrounded by several ponds. The bathroom in this mosque is also very clean and the water is very abundant. The guards at Mosque Agung Surakarta are also very friendly.

I love how the blue color matches the architecture. It’s clean all over the place. It has a parking lot for scooters.

A great historical and one of the oldest mosque in Surakarta. Located near Keraton Surakarta and Pasar Klewer. It has traditional interior and well maintained.

Historical mosque in Solo. Locate very close to Pasar Klewer and Alun alun Lor with traditional Java architectural. Don't worry about your carriage, there are so many staff who supervise around the mosque, and when pray time. Mukenas always clean and fragrance. And they have so much mukena there.

Very nice mosque, this mosque has a cool atmosphere and has an ancoent javanese cultural heritage building, if you are in solo try to pray at there

Standing on an area of ​​almost 1 hectare, the main building of the mosque measuring 34.2 meters x 33.5 meters can accommodate around 2,000 worshipers. Throughout its journey, this mosque has gone through several additions and renovations. The first building to be made is the main part of the mosque. The first addition was carried out by Pakubuwono IV, who gave a dome at the top of the mosque. Unlike most domes in the Middle Eastern style, the dome in this mosque is Javanese style. The shape resembles an earth nail. The next addition was carried out by Pakubuwono X. Pakubuwono built a tower around the mosque as well as a sundial to determine prayer times. The entrance of the mosque underwent a change during Pakubuwono X. The door patterned with Javanese buildings with limasan roofs was changed to Middle Eastern pattern - consisting of three doors, with a door in the middle wider than the two doors flanking it. Meanwhile, Pakubuwono XIII built a pond around the main building of the mosque. The construction of this pool is intended so that everyone who will enter the mosque is clean. But, for various reasons, this pool is no longer functioning. In addition, Pakubuwono XIII also built a boarding room and foyer on the front. The last addition was carried out by the Surakarta Government. Still in the mosque area, added several buildings with different functions. There are libraries, management offices, and polyclinics. In the past, the administrators of this mosque were members of the palace servants. Each administrator must first study at Mam Ba’ul ‘Ulum Madrasah - which is located between the mosque and Pasar Klewer. But now, only the head of the mosque is the court servant - with the title Tafsir Anom. Meanwhile, Madrasah Mam Ba'ul ‘Ulum is managed by the Ministry of Religion and used as education for the general public. Still around the mosque, precisely to the north, there is a settlement called Kampung Gedung Selirang. This settlement was deliberately built for the residence of the mosque administrators.

A Nice Place.. as historical, Islamic and relaxing.

large place ,, good tourism spot ,, love it

Very calming. Comfortable place for praying. I feel something special praying here.

Feel the old vibe of javanese muslim arcitechture.

Great mosque, great architecture and very safe place