Baiturrahman Mosque of Aceh

Baiturrahman Mosque ( Masjid agung Baiturohman) has become one of noblearchitecture that the people of Aceh been proud of. Baiturrahman located in Banda Aceh ( the capital of Aceh territory) , near by Aceh Market.  A lotus water pool in 20 meters distance is built in the front of the mosque until the main gate.

Baiturrahman Mosque of Aceh

Baiturrahman Mosque consist of five domes. The main dome is rising up, and the interior of the mosque is very much beautified with attractive curves and decoration. The beauty of Baiturahman has made this holly mosque as the icon of Aceh.

Architecture of Baiturrahman Mosque

Baiturahman Mosque has had a long historical stories. During Tsunami disaster, Baiturahman is one among some building that remains stood still. Though a 3m flood height hit this mosque, but this mosque had saved a lot of society’s life during tsunami.

This holly mosque was built in 1873 and ever got burnt during Holland colonization. The anger of Aceh society had forced the colony to rebuild the mosque in 1875.