Kudus, Central Java, Java, Indonesia
Mosque · Java Islamic · 16th Century
The Menara Kudus Mosque or Al-Aqsha Mosque is located in Kudus in the Indonesian province of Central Java. Dating from 1549, it is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia, built at the time of Islam's spread through Java. The mosque preserves the tomb of Sunan Kudus, one of the nine Islamic saints (Wali Songo) of Java.
Construction: 1549 – 1549
Founder: Sunan Kudus
Key figures: Sunan Kudus (Ja'far Shadiq)
Significance: Famous for its unique minaret resembling a Hindu temple, symbolizing cultural assimilation.
- 1549: Founded by Sunan Kudus
Architectural styles: Hindu-Javanese, Islamic
Materials: Red Brick
- Menara (Minaret): Red brick minaret built in the style of a Hindu Majapahit temple.
- Split Gate: Traditional 'Candi Bentar' entrance gate.
- Tomb of Sunan Kudus: Mausoleum of the saint located in the complex.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Respect local customs.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Partial.
Official site: http://visitjawatengah.jatengprov.go.id
Address: Jl. Menara, Pejaten, Kauman, Kec. Kota Kudus, Kabupaten Kudus, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Coordinates: -6.8042, 110.8317