MASJID RAYA BAITURRAHMAN

Baiturrahman Grand Mosque was first built Sultan Iskandar Muda in 1612 AD and declared a state mosque as well be named Baiturrahman. Bait means Rahman's house and generous nature of God means. Wide whole pertapakan Masjid Raya Baiturrahman 3.30 acres with five gates. The mosque can accommodate a congregation 10000-13000.

When the Dutch attacked the city of Banda Aceh in 1873, this mosque was burned, then in 1875 the Dutch rebuilt a mosque instead.

This single domed mosque and can be completed on December 27, 1883. Next Mosque is being expanded to 3 dome in 1935.Last expanded again to 5 dome (1959-1968).

This mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Indonesia which has the form of a sweet, attractive carvings, a large yard and feels very cool if it was in the room mosque.