An old Mosque but worth a visit. well maintained. Everybody is allowed as long as you are properly dressed. From a distance i felt it was a light house.
An old Mosque but worth a visit. well maintained. Everybody is allowed as long as you are properly dressed. From a distance i felt it was a light house.
Visiting Melaka is special for its rich historical and cultural perspective. This is one of the historical mosque that gives perspective of old Melaka.
This was the 1st time i went to this Mosque. Old architecture. Small mosque with nice interior. Visitor can wear the robe provided and walk around the mosque. It is just few doors away from Hindu and Buddhist temples. Very unique places of interest.
This mosque is old but beautiful. My friends stopped here for praying. When entering the gate, those who don't wear proper clothes (no shorts, no tank top, no sheer clothes) will still can linger around the main building or the mosque itself. You will not be able to get inside the mosque unless you wear a special robe that they provide for us. Thus, I waited outside the main building near the small cemetery.
The lady there was very friendly but of course strict.
This old mosque was founded by Indian traders in the XVIII century and mostly rebuilt in the XIX century. Though the interiors are simple and almost empty, the buildings are an odd mix of styles that are not normally associated to mosques. The pagoda like white minaret, Greek style columns, the green Indonesian style roof and the mix of Victorian and traditional Malay decoration make it one of the most striking and beautiful buildings of Melaka.
The mosque is still much in use so dress and behave appropriately when visiting.
An interesting mosque located in Chinatown's Temple Street. It's worth including on a walking tour of Chinatown, as you only need 10 minutes or so here.