Ganting Grand Mosque
Masjid Raya Ganting
One of the oldest mosques in Padang, built in 1805, blending European, Chinese, and Minangkabau architectural elements.
The Ganting Grand Mosque has been expanded several times. Its façade has European-style colonnades, and its 25 interior wooden pillars are said to have been built with the help of Chinese craftsmen. Its layered roofs reflect the blending of cultures. In 1833, it was a historic site connected with resistance to Dutch rule in Sumatra, and Sukarno visited it on the eve of Indonesian independence. It is open to visitors outside prayer times, and modest dress is required.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Pondok Chinatown & See Hin Kiong
- Adityawarman Museum
- Siti Nurbaya Bridge
- Padang Old Town (Batang Arau)
- Padang Beach
- Gunung Padang
- Grand Mosque of West Sumatra
- Malin Kundang Stone, Air Manis Beach