" Spacious parking space but not very wheelchair friendly as it has no elevator transporting you from parking and bathroom to the main area.
The mosque itself is not much different from other mosques (although it is iconic), but the surrounding area is very well designed. "
28 May 2018
Expat Pete
" Although I am not of the Muslim faith, I was still invited to walk around the grounds with my borrowed robes from the parking lot level rental place (presumably just for foreigners like myself). Lots of friendly people wanting to get their picture taken with an authentic Western tourist, or just enjoying the peaceful environs. "
22 April 2018
Rubiana Marwah
" The most populous and greatest mosque in Banda Aceh. Astonishing architecture, changing colour at night. Always crowd in this Holy Place. "
18 April 2018
Agus Rianto
" Masjid yang indah dan megah. Bagi yang ingin napak tilas kejayaan islam kesultanan samudra pasai, bisa sebagai tujuan wisata religi. Dengan interior yang megah, membuat nyaman dan sejuk saat ibadah dalam masjid. "
05 April 2018
Ahmad Harmaini
" The original Masjid Raya ("Grand Mosque") was built in 1612 during the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda .
Some say the original mosque was built even earlier in 1292 by Sultan Alaidin Mahmudsyah.
The original royal mosque featured a multi-tiered thatched roof, a typical feature of
Acehnese architecture. "
29 March 2018
Irham Anshar
" Monumental Religious Landmark.. if it’s a bright day consider to bring a sun cream. "
15 March 2018
Hilo Lin
" 海內存知己，天涯若比鄰。
When the mind is pure and tranquil, we have arrived in pure land.
Recommend "
09 March 2018
Ana Fitria
" You cannot leave the city before visiting this masjid. It has a great history, amazing design, calming atmosphere, basement parking, and so instagram-able.
For a muslim, the masjid has just upgraded the ablution facilities and far better than the old days. "
20 February 2018
Meta Indriyani
" Feel so lucky to have a chance visit this sacred place and pray here.
May this place stand and livable forever. "
11 December 2017
Wandono Romadhon
" Strategis place in central of Aceh city, one of the most heritage that Muslim should pray/visit this mosque, the design may remember us with nabawi mosque in madinah, "
06 December 2017
Khaeruddin Nurdin
" Alhamdulillah, I am happy that I have a chance to visit this historical mosque, masya Allah "
05 December 2017
Absolutliam
" I’m a non-Muslim traveller and I’m allow to visit this mosque . The security guard are friendly and well explained the rules of mosque.
Entrance is free but they provide me a Muslim clothes to put on it as I don’t need to change. there is small room in guardbooth to put on the Muslim wear as don’t need to change also.
The guard told me u are allow walk around the mosque but not allow to step on the marble floor so I can’t enter inside the mosque.
Im allowed to take video or photo around mosque area. This place is crowded during prayer time but non of tourist visit. Prayers there are super friendly to request take photo with them maybe the reason because no many tourist visit this beautiful mosque. "
26 November 2017
M Syahid Sundana
" Been here once. There is a special atmosphere here which somehow made me wanna visit it again. "
31 October 2017
Nefa Firman
" Place of worship and meet up. Remember to dress modestly and accordingly to custom when visiting. "
24 October 2017
Muhammad Shalihin
" Located in the center of Banda Aceh City, Aceh Province, Indonesia.
Symbol of religion, culture, spirit, strength, struggle, and nationalism of Acehnese people.
Royal scripture has it that the mosque was firstly built from wood in 1612 under the Reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda.
Some say it was built even earlier in 1292 by Sultan Alaidin Mahmudsyah.
During the Aceh war in 1873, the mosque was burnt to the ground.
Realizing the value and its importance to the people of Aceh, in 1879, Major General Vander acting as current military general, rebuilt the mosque as it was once promised by Governor General Van Lansberge in 1877.
Two more domes were added by the Dutch in 1936 and another two by the Indonesian government in 1957. "
11 October 2017
Ramlee Tamin
" A lot had been said about this mosque.
In 2007 this mosque had been upgraded with the aid from Saudi Arabia.
It has a good underground parking, a mini park in its compound, a beautiful ablution centre and underground rooms that can be used for conferences, just to mention a few.
I wonder if those rooms can be used as bunkers.
The marble tiles upon scrutinising show that they are cut from the same plane of a mountain. Some are intricately rearranged to its original position. But most are placed at random especially the ones in the mosque. "
09 October 2017
Ramlee Tamin
" A lot had been said about this mosque.
In 2007 this mosque had been upgraded with the aid from Saudi Arabia.
It has a good underground parking, a mini park in its compound, a beautiful ablution centre and underground rooms that can be used for conferences, just to mention a few.
I wonder if those rooms can be used as bunkers.
The marble tiles upon scrutinising show that they are cut from the same plane of a mountain. Some are intricately rearranged to its original position. But most are placed at random especially the ones in the mosque. "
06 October 2017
Farhan Jihadi
" The mosque is a landmark of Aceh, was built in 1912. One of beautiful mosque in Southeast Asia. If you came to Aceh, you must visit this mosque. The mosque is very beautiful and always welcome for you to visit, even you are non Muslim. You will love it. "
29 August 2017
Predeurike Laora Anggra Suci
" So excited.. I want to pray here again and seeing for the big umbrella opens 😍😥 "
25 August 2017
Muchamad Chafid Wahyudi
" Good place to pray and spend the time with family in the afternoon waiting maghrib. Free to enter but need to wear a polite clothes (in muslim way) "
20 August 2017
Nadzri Myusof
" Must visit
Alhamdulillah i am able follow jumaah sholat "
27 July 2017
Sitti Zulfa
" Because this place can make me have good feeling "
19 July 2017
Ali Shokhiyi
" comfort and grand place for shalat, pray, read the Qur'an, well facilitate, really enjoyed being here "
09 July 2017
Jeffrey Riady
" Historical place in aceh, beautiful mosque and worth to visit "
26 June 2017
Pramudya Arif Dwijanarko
" historical yet magnificent. A must visit place "
22 June 2017
BarakMahfuzh Al-Alabiy
" Mesjid indah nyaman parkir jg besar "
17 June 2017
Miftahu Rahmatika
" Beautiful, lively mosque. Been there for tarawih, the Imam is superb "
09 June 2017
Anas
" Masjidnya gede "
21 April 2017
Michelle Liù
" After so many years, which we failed to enter the Mosque, but this day....
we finally get in and have the great opportunity to explore this beautiful and the biggest mosque in Banda Aceh.
Even though some part of it is still under renovation, the magnificence of the building and the structure is still astonishing.
A feeling also came to me when I just entered the Mosque and stay in its inside, people of Muslim religion, I think this is the most comfortable place they would stay.
I could see people playing, praying, resting, laying on the marble ground.
I first experienced the Muslim culture when I visited Turkey like decades ago and now the Muslim culture is more layman, and close to people's every day life.
It's not far, but just within the every day life of working.
I hope the renovation could finish as soon as possible, and my next best wishes would be seeing all the amazing umbrellas open, blossom, all open for one time. "
18 April 2017
Javier López Fernández
" Beautiful mosque, worth a visit. Be aware that shorts are not accepted for men, yet you can buy some long leg clothes on the market beside. You can go respectfully inside, even tough it's only for muslims. "
11 March 2017
Yanuar M
" Ramai jamaah sholat fardhu. "
07 March 2017
Putra Aceh
" We proud to dedicate you as locals and worldwide to enjoy this place as under the fully recognition regulations. "
19 February 2017
Nisa Yachiru
" the mosque is under renovation so it was not really convenient as of now "
10 February 2017
Muhammad Iqbal
" Biggest mosque in Aceh. The mosque become a historic place when tsunami came in 2004. Almost every building near the mosque is broken, but the mosque is standing still, until now. Acehnese feel so proud with the mosque "
30 November 2016
Faisal Sir
" Sedang dalam renovasi. You can not enjoy it now. "
28 October 2016
Masduki Khamdan
" Sedang di renovasi "
11 September 2016
Wisma Pakuan Facebook.com/hotelwismapakuan/info
" Majestic MASJID in the center of the city of Banda Aceh that standing tall by the swept of gigantic unbearable rampage WAVE of TSUNAMI in 2004 of which has taken over 250.000 lifes in one single day. "
05 September 2016
Hoki Efendi
" Keagungan tuhan "
10 July 2016
Foto Lokasi
" masjid bersejarah "
27 June 2016
Mawardi Hasan
" Masjid yang sangat bersejarah. Dibangun masa Sultan Iskandar Muda, kemudian dibakar oleh Belanda dalam serangannya ke Aceh. Selanjutnya dibangun kembali oleh Belanda dengan gaya Asia Tengah. "
20 June 2016
Mas Aji Rauhi
" Serambi mekah "
28 May 2016
Fakhrizal Nashr
" Lets bow down and praise the Lord. The masjid is under construction similar to The Prophet's mosque in Madina😊 "
Isyraf M
" Spacious parking space but not very wheelchair friendly as it has no elevator transporting you from parking and bathroom to the main area.
28 May 2018The mosque itself is not much different from other mosques (although it is iconic), but the surrounding area is very well designed. "
Expat Pete
" Although I am not of the Muslim faith, I was still invited to walk around the grounds with my borrowed robes from the parking lot level rental place (presumably just for foreigners like myself). Lots of friendly people wanting to get their picture taken with an authentic Western tourist, or just enjoying the peaceful environs. "
22 April 2018Rubiana Marwah
" The most populous and greatest mosque in Banda Aceh. Astonishing architecture, changing colour at night. Always crowd in this Holy Place. "
18 April 2018Agus Rianto
" Masjid yang indah dan megah. Bagi yang ingin napak tilas kejayaan islam kesultanan samudra pasai, bisa sebagai tujuan wisata religi. Dengan interior yang megah, membuat nyaman dan sejuk saat ibadah dalam masjid. "
05 April 2018Ahmad Harmaini
" The original Masjid Raya ("Grand Mosque") was built in 1612 during the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda .
29 March 2018Some say the original mosque was built even earlier in 1292 by Sultan Alaidin Mahmudsyah.
The original royal mosque featured a multi-tiered thatched roof, a typical feature of
Acehnese architecture. "
Irham Anshar
" Monumental Religious Landmark.. if it’s a bright day consider to bring a sun cream. "
15 March 2018Hilo Lin
" 海內存知己，天涯若比鄰。
09 March 2018When the mind is pure and tranquil, we have arrived in pure land.
Recommend "
Ana Fitria
" You cannot leave the city before visiting this masjid. It has a great history, amazing design, calming atmosphere, basement parking, and so instagram-able.
20 February 2018For a muslim, the masjid has just upgraded the ablution facilities and far better than the old days. "
Meta Indriyani
" Feel so lucky to have a chance visit this sacred place and pray here.
11 December 2017May this place stand and livable forever. "
Wandono Romadhon
" Strategis place in central of Aceh city, one of the most heritage that Muslim should pray/visit this mosque, the design may remember us with nabawi mosque in madinah, "
06 December 2017Khaeruddin Nurdin
" Alhamdulillah, I am happy that I have a chance to visit this historical mosque, masya Allah "
05 December 2017Absolutliam
" I’m a non-Muslim traveller and I’m allow to visit this mosque . The security guard are friendly and well explained the rules of mosque.
26 November 2017Entrance is free but they provide me a Muslim clothes to put on it as I don’t need to change. there is small room in guardbooth to put on the Muslim wear as don’t need to change also.
The guard told me u are allow walk around the mosque but not allow to step on the marble floor so I can’t enter inside the mosque.
Im allowed to take video or photo around mosque area. This place is crowded during prayer time but non of tourist visit. Prayers there are super friendly to request take photo with them maybe the reason because no many tourist visit this beautiful mosque. "
M Syahid Sundana
" Been here once. There is a special atmosphere here which somehow made me wanna visit it again. "
31 October 2017Nefa Firman
" Place of worship and meet up. Remember to dress modestly and accordingly to custom when visiting. "
24 October 2017Muhammad Shalihin
" Located in the center of Banda Aceh City, Aceh Province, Indonesia.
11 October 2017Symbol of religion, culture, spirit, strength, struggle, and nationalism of Acehnese people.
Royal scripture has it that the mosque was firstly built from wood in 1612 under the Reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda.
Some say it was built even earlier in 1292 by Sultan Alaidin Mahmudsyah.
During the Aceh war in 1873, the mosque was burnt to the ground.
Realizing the value and its importance to the people of Aceh, in 1879, Major General Vander acting as current military general, rebuilt the mosque as it was once promised by Governor General Van Lansberge in 1877.
Two more domes were added by the Dutch in 1936 and another two by the Indonesian government in 1957. "
Ramlee Tamin
" A lot had been said about this mosque.
09 October 2017In 2007 this mosque had been upgraded with the aid from Saudi Arabia.
It has a good underground parking, a mini park in its compound, a beautiful ablution centre and underground rooms that can be used for conferences, just to mention a few.
I wonder if those rooms can be used as bunkers.
The marble tiles upon scrutinising show that they are cut from the same plane of a mountain. Some are intricately rearranged to its original position. But most are placed at random especially the ones in the mosque. "
Ramlee Tamin
" A lot had been said about this mosque.
06 October 2017In 2007 this mosque had been upgraded with the aid from Saudi Arabia.
It has a good underground parking, a mini park in its compound, a beautiful ablution centre and underground rooms that can be used for conferences, just to mention a few.
I wonder if those rooms can be used as bunkers.
The marble tiles upon scrutinising show that they are cut from the same plane of a mountain. Some are intricately rearranged to its original position. But most are placed at random especially the ones in the mosque. "
Farhan Jihadi
" The mosque is a landmark of Aceh, was built in 1912. One of beautiful mosque in Southeast Asia. If you came to Aceh, you must visit this mosque. The mosque is very beautiful and always welcome for you to visit, even you are non Muslim. You will love it. "
29 August 2017Predeurike Laora Anggra Suci
" So excited.. I want to pray here again and seeing for the big umbrella opens 😍😥 "
25 August 2017Muchamad Chafid Wahyudi
" Good place to pray and spend the time with family in the afternoon waiting maghrib. Free to enter but need to wear a polite clothes (in muslim way) "
20 August 2017Nadzri Myusof
" Must visit
27 July 2017Alhamdulillah i am able follow jumaah sholat "
Sitti Zulfa
" Because this place can make me have good feeling "
19 July 2017Ali Shokhiyi
" comfort and grand place for shalat, pray, read the Qur'an, well facilitate, really enjoyed being here "
09 July 2017Jeffrey Riady
" Historical place in aceh, beautiful mosque and worth to visit "
26 June 2017Pramudya Arif Dwijanarko
" historical yet magnificent. A must visit place "
22 June 2017BarakMahfuzh Al-Alabiy
" Mesjid indah nyaman parkir jg besar "
17 June 2017Miftahu Rahmatika
" Beautiful, lively mosque. Been there for tarawih, the Imam is superb "
09 June 2017Anas
" Masjidnya gede "
21 April 2017Michelle Liù
" After so many years, which we failed to enter the Mosque, but this day....
18 April 2017we finally get in and have the great opportunity to explore this beautiful and the biggest mosque in Banda Aceh.
Even though some part of it is still under renovation, the magnificence of the building and the structure is still astonishing.
A feeling also came to me when I just entered the Mosque and stay in its inside, people of Muslim religion, I think this is the most comfortable place they would stay.
I could see people playing, praying, resting, laying on the marble ground.
I first experienced the Muslim culture when I visited Turkey like decades ago and now the Muslim culture is more layman, and close to people's every day life.
It's not far, but just within the every day life of working.
I hope the renovation could finish as soon as possible, and my next best wishes would be seeing all the amazing umbrellas open, blossom, all open for one time. "
Javier López Fernández
" Beautiful mosque, worth a visit. Be aware that shorts are not accepted for men, yet you can buy some long leg clothes on the market beside. You can go respectfully inside, even tough it's only for muslims. "
11 March 2017Yanuar M
" Ramai jamaah sholat fardhu. "
07 March 2017Putra Aceh
" We proud to dedicate you as locals and worldwide to enjoy this place as under the fully recognition regulations. "
19 February 2017Nisa Yachiru
" the mosque is under renovation so it was not really convenient as of now "
10 February 2017Muhammad Iqbal
" Biggest mosque in Aceh. The mosque become a historic place when tsunami came in 2004. Almost every building near the mosque is broken, but the mosque is standing still, until now. Acehnese feel so proud with the mosque "
30 November 2016Faisal Sir
" Sedang dalam renovasi. You can not enjoy it now. "
28 October 2016Masduki Khamdan
" Sedang di renovasi "
11 September 2016Wisma Pakuan Facebook.com/hotelwismapakuan/info
" Majestic MASJID in the center of the city of Banda Aceh that standing tall by the swept of gigantic unbearable rampage WAVE of TSUNAMI in 2004 of which has taken over 250.000 lifes in one single day. "
05 September 2016Hoki Efendi
" Keagungan tuhan "
10 July 2016Foto Lokasi
" masjid bersejarah "
27 June 2016Mawardi Hasan
" Masjid yang sangat bersejarah. Dibangun masa Sultan Iskandar Muda, kemudian dibakar oleh Belanda dalam serangannya ke Aceh. Selanjutnya dibangun kembali oleh Belanda dengan gaya Asia Tengah. "
20 June 2016Mas Aji Rauhi
" Serambi mekah "
28 May 2016Fakhrizal Nashr
" Lets bow down and praise the Lord. The masjid is under construction similar to The Prophet's mosque in Madina😊 "
18 February 2016Bambang Purnomo
" tempat ijab kabul ^_^ "
04 October 2015Nabil Azra
" Aku lagi di aceh "
26 July 2015Hafizah Izah
" Kepingin kesana lgi "
07 July 2015