Al-Alam, the Mosque in the Middle of the Sea

Holiday Ayo - For a traveler who visits the capital of Southeast Sulawesi, it is incomplete if you don't drop in the Al-Alam Mosque, which is a floating mosque in the middle of Kendari Bay and is the third mosque in the world in the middle of the sea following the mosques in Morocco and Jeddah. This mosque has an area of 12,692 square meters and can accommodate up to 10,000. In the corner, there are four towers with a large ivory dome that adds to the magnificent impression of this mosque.
The position looks as if floating on water and has four minarets gives an artistic and elegant impression. Not surprisingly, apart from being a place of worship, the beauty of the Al-Alam mosque building is often the target of photography and selfie lovers. Visitors will feel comfortable enjoying the beauty of the Kendari Bay atmosphere from the mosque's location.
This mosque is a combination of mosque buildings in Dubai and Madina. The architecture is the inspiration of the thoughts of the initiator who visited the mosque in Medina. When visiting here, we will feel a quiet and comfortable atmosphere, and we will be able to see the beautiful sea views and witness the green mangrove forest along the road to the mosque.
Facility
Existing facilities are complete such as toilets, places to eat, and others. For lodging, it is outside the mosque area.
Location
The location is on Masjid Al Alam Street, Lalolara, Kambu District, Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi. This place can be reached easily by any vehicle because of its location in the city and adjacent to other tourist attractions such as the Teluk Kendari Bridge, Kendari Beach, and Tracking Mangrove Lahundape.
Opening Hours and Tickets
It opens 24 hours
Parking ticket IDR 5000
Others
1. Dress in a closed one, and If not, visitors must wear the sarong provided by the mosque administrator
2. Visit at night to see the charm of the mosque
3. No littering
4. No scratching
5. Don't throw garbage at sea
6. Use a private vehicle or online transportation, because from the entrance gate to the mosque is quite far and there is no public transportation such as angkot.








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