Worship places nowadays are known not only for praying activities but also for the tourism destinations. Supported by gorgeous buildings, they are surely interesting to be visited, especially for the architecture lovers ( like me, btw ) . I got a chance to visit two famous worship places during the trip around Semarang city ( Central Java ) , The Great Mosque of Central Java and Sam Poo kong Temple.
It was a lovely day when my photography club friends and I woke up early to chase the morning view at The Great Mosque. It is the biggest one in Central Java. Established in 2001, the building's designed with the mixture of Javanese, Arabic, and Roman architectural style. There are six large hydraulic umbrellas in front of the mosque. The yard is surrounded by 'Colosseum-style' pillars and decorated with Arabian calligraphy. Another attraction is a 99-metres -high tower named Al Husna that provides a museum, cafe, and viewing tower.
It was a lovely day when my photography club friends and I woke up early to chase the morning view at The Great Mosque. It is the biggest one in Central Java. Established in 2001, the building's designed with the mixture of Javanese, Arabic, and Roman architectural style. There are six large hydraulic umbrellas in front of the mosque. The yard is surrounded by 'Colosseum-style' pillars and decorated with Arabian calligraphy. Another attraction is a 99-metres -high tower named Al Husna that provides a museum, cafe, and viewing tower.
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Agung Mosque |
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Beautiful Architecture of Agung Mosque |
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Pretty curve of 'Colosseum Style' Mosque Pillars |
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Al Husna Tower |
Luckily, on the last day of our club's trip schedule, we got a half day of free time . Most members spent it leisurely in the city mall. Meanwhile, two of my friends and I decided to visit Sam Poo Kong Temple. We thought it's gonna be such a waste to miss this place since we could find a mall in any city. We took a public transport ( angkot ) there in the midst of sunny day. Yeah, Semarang city's so hot.
Sam Poo Kong Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Semarang. It was first established by Chinese explorer, Admiral Zheng He ( Cheng Ho ) . Sam Poo Kong temple complex has five temples : Sam Poo Kong, Tho Hee Kong, Kyai Juru Mudi,Kyai Jangkar, and Cundrik Bumi Temple. There are also stone carvings on the wall illustrating the journey of Admiral Cheng Ho.
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The Complex of Sam Poo Kong Temple |
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The temple is full of beautiful carving |
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One of the Altar Inside Temple |
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The Front Gate |
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The Stone Carving of Admiral Cheng Ho's Journey |
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The Statue of Admiral Cheng Ho |
Both mosque and temple buildings are so beautiful. Just try to see the differences with an open mind and heart, and you can always find the good in them. Despite what religion you believe in, you will feel one thing for sure, filled in every worship places, The Serenity.
*taken on August 2012, copyright: Dian Permatasari
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