Melaka is a land rich in color!  Its astonishing heritage gives its visitors a land of many sights and attractions. The multi-faceted culture is seen in the exotic foods, games, numerous art galleries and museums, glorious festivals, and exceptional architecture.

The official religion of Malacca is Islam.  Hence, numerous mosques are seen throughout the city. The mosques in Malacca have a fascinating and unique architecture that attract tourists from all over the world.  The mosques in Malacca include:

Kampung Kling Mosque

Kampung Kling Mosque is one of the oldest mosques located in Chinatown.  Built in the Sumatran-style, it reflects the mixture of culture from the East and the West.  It does not have the conventional dome seen in other mosques, instead the three-tier roof rises like a pyramid, and the minaret is structured like a pagoda.

Directions: The mosque is located on Jalan Tukang Emas Street, and it is not far away from the Hindu temple Sri Poyatha Venayagar.

Nearby Attractions: There are numerous places nearby that can be great attractions for tourists.  These include the temple of Sri Poyyatha Vinayagar Moorthi, the temple of Cheng Hoon Teng, Hang Kasturi Mausoleum, and Hang Jebat Mausoleum.

Kampung Hulu’s Mosque

Built in 1782, Kampung Hulu Mosque is the oldest mosque of Malaysia.  Taking inspiration from the Hindu temples, Dato’ Samsudin built this mosque with an exceptional and unique multi-tiered ‘meru’ roof, whereas the minaret holds its resemblance to the early mosques of Sumatera and Java.

Directions: The Kampung Hulu’s Mosque is located at Jalam Masjid Kg. Hulu Street.

Nearby Attractions: The numerous attractions for tourists include the temple of Cheng Hoon Teng, Hang Kasturi Mausoleum, and the Kampung Kling Mosque.

Masjid Al-Azim (Al-Azim Mosque)

Masjid Al-Azim is Melaka’s state mosque, which was built in 1984.  At the cost of RM 19.5 million, DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Dipertuan Agong Sultan Azlan Shah, the King of Malaysia, officiated the mosque in 1990.  Till now, the mosque serves as the important focal point of the city.  Chinese influence, as well as the local Malaccan Malay architecture, is quite evident in the interior of the mosque.

Directions: The mosque is located near Melaka Hospital at Jalan Bukit Baru Street.

Nearby Attractions: The Melaka’s State Mausoleum is to be found near the mosque.

Tranquerah Mosque

Inspired by the Sumatran-architecture, this 150 year old mosque has its own distinctive pyramid shaped roof.  Sultan Hussain of Johor, who signed the cession of Singapore with Sir Stamford Raffles, has his tomb under its grounds.

Directions: The Tranquerah Mosque is located at Jalan Tengkera Street near Gajah Berang Secondary School.

Nearby Attractions: It includes the Kampung Chitty, the Legacy Hotel, the Surau Mosque, and Plaza Jayamuda for the shopping lovers.

Masjid Selat Melaka

Also known as Masjid Terapung or the ‘Floating Mosque’.  This mosque is located at the man-made island of Pulau Melaka in the Malacca Straits Sea.  The beautiful coastline of the Straits of Malacca leaves its viewers awed by the surroundings.

Directions: The mosque is located at 35 Jalan Melaka Raya, nearly 0.2 km away from Taman Pulau Melaka.

Nearby Attractions: The nearby attractions include the ‘TLDM’ Museum, the Melaka River, and the Maritime Museum Complex.