Istiqlal Mosque, the Mesmerizing Majesty of Jakarta

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Footage Nusantara - Not far from the State Palace in Jakarta, a large mosque stands majestically. So beautiful. Majestic. The garden is like an urban forest complete with a fountain pool. From the terrace of the mosque, we can see the main building with a large dome and towering minarets. At night, the mosque is bathed in lights that provide a peaceful atmosphere.

Inside the mosque, a maroon carpet covers the entire floor. Large pillars support the dome above. The mosque's ornaments are elegant. Just like the outside, the interior also has dazzling lighting. The 2.5-hectare mosque stands on 9.9 hectares of land, its construction costing 12.4 billion rupiah of old money and 18.3 billion rupiah of new money. The mosque has 4,400 piles, 377 tons of stainless steel, and 21,500 meters of road construction. Concrete construction installed 78,060 cubic meters, marble 93,400 square meters, and 11,400 square meters of ceramic tiles.

Istiqlal Mosque has charm because of its beauty and muruah. Soekarno's wish that Istiqlal become a symbol of tolerance came true. The mosque's location next to the Jakarta Cathedral Church is an attraction for the international community. Therefore, Istiqlal is often one of the places visited by international leaders while in Indonesia.