Baiturrahman Grand Mosque

The original Masjid Raya ("Grand Mosque") was built in 1612 during the reign of Iskandar Muda, Sultan of Aceh. Some say the original mosque was built even earlier in 1292 by Sultan Alaidin Mahmudsyah. The original royal mosque features a multi-tiered thatched roof, a typicalAcehnese architecture.

During the First Aceh Expedition, the mosque became a center of armed resistance to the Dutch and therefore it was destroyed razed to the ground on 6 Januari 1874 by the East Indies Governor General van Swieten. In March 1877, the Dutch offered to rebuild the mosque to the local rulers. Construction only began in 1879. The first stone was laid by Tengku Qadhi Malikul Adil who became the first Imam. Construction was completed on 27 December 1881 during the rulership of Muhammad Daud Syah, the last sultan of Aceh. Initially, many Acehnese refused to pray at Baiturrahman, because it was built by the Dutch with ambitions to conquer Aceh, however today it is the pride of Banda Aceh.

At first, the Baiturrahman Mosque featured one dome and one minaret. More domes and minarets were added in 1935, 1958 and 1982. Today the mosque has seven domes and eight minarets, including one that is claimed to be the highest minaret in Banda Aceh.

Baiturrahman Grand Mosque survived the 2004 earthquake and tsunami but suffered minor damages such as wall cracks. The earthquake had slightly tilted and cracked the 35 meter minaret by the main gate. During the disaster, The mosque served as a temporary shelter for displaced persons and only reopened for prayers after two weeks.

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Alhambra Hotel Banda Aceh

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Hotel Wisata Banda Aceh

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Masjid Raya Baiturrahman?

Masjid Raya Baiturrahman is located in Banda Aceh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 22 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Masjid Raya Baiturrahman?

Adjacent to Masjid Raya Baiturrahman, Portola Grand Arabia Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include THE KYRIAD MURAYA HOTEL ACEH and Portola Arabia Hotel Banda Aceh.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Masjid Raya Baiturrahman?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Masjid Raya Baiturrahman.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Masjid Raya Baiturrahman, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Masjid Raya Baiturrahman.

What can I see and do near Masjid Raya Baiturrahman?

You'll want to browse the collections at Aceh Tsunami Museum, Museum Aceh and Museum Negeri Banda Aceh. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Taman Sari Park and Taman Putroe Phang. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Pasar Aceh Central and Tsunami Landmarks.

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