Rahmatullah Mosque, Lampuuk
Masjid Rahmatullah Lampuuk
The only surviving building in Lampuuk village after the tsunami. The mosque preserves a damaged wall as a memorial.
Rahmatullah Mosque is near Lampuuk Beach. When the tsunami struck, the entire village of Lampuuk was flattened, and only this mosque remained standing. Its aerial photographs became one of the most famous images of the tsunami. During reconstruction, a section of the damaged wall and pillars was deliberately kept, and a photo exhibition was added. Visitors dressed appropriately may enter for free. It can be visited on the way to Lampuuk Beach.
Opening hours
Open for visits outside services
Nearby sights
- Lampuuk Beach
- Lhoknga Beach
- Baiturrahim Mosque, Ulee Lheue
- PLTD Apung 1
- Gunongan & Putroe Phang Park
- Aceh Tsunami Museum
- Kerkhof Peucut
- Aceh Museum