Great Mosque of Demak

Demak Great Mosque is one of the Muslim religion tourism in Central Java. Location of the Great Mosque of Demak in the Village Kauman, Demak Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Demak Great Mosque is the oldest mosque in Indonesia, which was founded in 1401, founded by Walisanga (Nine Wali), which is the spread of Islamic religion in Java.

The mosque is believed to have a gathering place of scholars (guardian) propagator of Islam, also called Walisongo, to discuss the spread of Islam in Java in particular and Indonesia in general. The founder of this mosque is thought to Raden Patah, the first king of the Sultanate of Demak, at about the 15th century AD.

Area of the Great Mosque of Demak 31 x 31 m, Building mosques is supported with 128 pillars, the four of them is a cornerstone as the main buffer. Pillar of building the mosque amounted to 50 pieces, a pillar of the porch totaling 28 pieces, and the pole circumference amounted to 16 pieces.

Great Mosque of Demak has the style of Art Nouveau architect. This mosque has a main buildings and porch. The main building has four main pillars, called pillars. Is said to have originated from the pole pieces of wood, so called ‘saka tatal’ Buildings foyer is an open building. The roof is pyramid-shaped eight-pole that supported the so-called Saka Majapahit.

Inside the Great Mosque of Demak complex locations, there are several tombs of the kings of the Sultanate of Demak and the servant. There also are a museum, which contains various things about the history of the founding of the Great Mosque of Demak.

Lodging around the area of the Great Mosque of Demak, food stalls, souvenir sellers, and other supporting facilities. Location of the mosque in Demak downtown so it is easy access to the mosque. Visitors can use a private vehicle or public transportation.