Great Mosque of Surakarta
Masjid Agung Surakarta
A royal mosque built in 1763, with its traditional Javanese multi-tiered roof and spacious courtyard well preserved.
The mosque was built by Pakubuwono III and serves as the official mosque of the palace. Its main hall has a traditional Javanese three-tiered pyramidal roof and a wide front porch, and the courtyard holds a minaret and a clock tower. On Islamic festivals, the palace's grebeg offering mountains (gunungan) are carried here and distributed to the public. The mosque is open to visitors outside prayer times. Dress conservatively, and women should cover their heads. It is located on the west side of the palace's north square.
Opening hours
Visits allowed outside service times
Nearby sights
- Pasar Klewer
- Kampung Batik Kauman
- Kraton Surakarta
- Galabo Night Culinary Street
- Fort Vastenburg
- Pasar Triwindu
- Ngarsopuro Night Market
- Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro