Great Mosque of Semarang (Kauman)
Masjid Agung Semarang (Masjid Kauman)
Semarang's oldest mosque, with a traditional Javanese multi-tiered roof, and the centre of the Dugderan festival held before Ramadan.
Kauman Mosque is the oldest mosque in Semarang. It dates back to Islamic missionaries of the 16th century, but the main structure was rebuilt in 1889 with a traditional Javanese three-tiered roof that also incorporates colonial-era elements. Each year on the eve of Ramadan, the mosque becomes the centre of the Dugderan festival, featuring a parade and the mascot Warak, which symbolises the city's cultural diversity. The mosque is next to the old Johar Market, and the surrounding neighbourhood has traditional Arab and Muslim character. Visitors are welcome outside prayer times, but dress modestly and women should cover their hair.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Loenpia Gang Lombok
- Semarang Chinatown & Tay Kak Sie Temple
- Blenduk Church
- Kota Lama
- Lawang Sewu
- Tugu Muda
- Simpang Lima
- Kampung Pelangi