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Menara Kudus Mosque
Masjid Menara Kudus · Masjid Menara Kudus · Masjid Al-Aqsa Menara Kudus
Sixteenth-century Javanese mosque distinguished by an ancient brick minaret and the adjoining tomb of Sunan Kudus.
Sacred Place Overview
About Menara Kudus Mosque
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Menara Kudus Mosque is located in Kudus Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. It is sixteenth-century Javanese mosque distinguished by an ancient brick minaret and the adjoining tomb of Sunan Kudus.
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Place TypeMosque
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationKauman, Kota Kudus, Kudus Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
Established / Period1548
ArchitectureJavanese mosque with Hindu–Buddhist-influenced brick tower
HeritageHistoric mosque complex
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionIslam
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
The Kudus district government dates its founding to 1548 and connects it to Sunan Kudus.
Sacred Tradition
Its sanctuary is linked with the memory of Sunan Kudus and the pilgrimage tradition of Wali Songo.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Javanese mosque with Hindu–Buddhist-influenced brick tower · Historic mosque complex
Brick minaret incorporating motifs from earlier Javanese Hindu–Buddhist architecture.
Prayer & Visitor Information
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Congregational Muslim prayer
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- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- Indonesia Ministry of Tourism – Indonesia Travel