Masjid Agung Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin

Masjid Agung Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin is the historic great mosque of Palembang in South Sumatra, located in the 19 Ilir area near the Musi River and Ampera Bridge. Built between 1738 and 1748 during the Palembang Sultanate under Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin I, it is the largest and oldest mosque in the city. Notable for its distinctive architecture blending Malay, Chinese and European influences, with tiered roofs and a prominent minaret, it remains an active religious center and landmark.

Visitors can expect a large active mosque complex with a spacious courtyard, main prayer hall with tiered roofs, and a tall minaret. The setting is urban in central Palembang near the Musi River, surrounded by roads and markets. Visitors can view the exterior architecture blending Malay, Chinese and European styles, explore the courtyard, and observe daily prayer activities. Interior access is for worship and respectful visits outside prayer times, with ablution areas and open verandas.