Great Mosque of Garut

The Great Mosque of Garut is a historical congregational mosque in the city of Garut, Garut Regency, Indonesia. The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the region, first constructed on September 15, 1813 by the Dutch colonial representatives in the Priangan. The mosque was renovated three times in 1949, 1979, and 1998 into a traditional Javanese Islamic architectural style with sloped roofs.

Masjid Agung Garut
Great Mosque of Garut
Outer look since the 1998 renovation
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationGarut, Garut Regency, West Java, Indonesia
Shown within Java
Great Mosque of Garut (Indonesia)
Geographic coordinates7°12′58.1″S 107°54′3.2″E
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleDutch colonial style (1813-1949)
Traditional Javanese style (1949-1979) Contemporary Javanese style (1979-)
GroundbreakingSeptember 15, 1813
Completed1949 (first renovation)
1979 (second renovation)
1998 (third renovation)
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)4
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