Great Mosque Central Java is one of the biggest mosques in Indonesia. The beauty of the mosque's architecture began to build from 2001 to 2006. The Mosque complex consists of the main building with an area of 7.669 square meters. This Grand Mosque is located in Jl. Gajah, Sambirejo village, Gayamsari, Semarang, Central Java.
The mosque can accommodate more than 15.000 worshipers and was inaugurated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2006. The inauguration ceremony was marked by a signed stone inscription as high as 3.2 meters with 7.8 tons weight, and it is on the front side of the mosque. The inscription is made of natural stone and comes from an andesite from Mount Merapi.
Aside from being a place of worship, this Great Mosque is also a tourist attraction integrated with educational, and religious symbols of Islam and the center of Moslem activity. The visitors can see the unique architecture of the mosque, which blends Javanese, Arab, and Roman architectural styles.
The Javanese style could be seen at the base of the mosque pole and used motifs such as Tumpal, Kawung, Untu, and Parangan. The Middle East style looked at the wall of the mosque with ornate calligraphy. There are 6 giant hydraulic umbrellas, which can be opened and closed automatically, and also the adoption of the Prophet's Mosque architecture in Medina. The building is influenced by Roman architectural style as well, it can be seen from the interior design, and color layers are attached at the building corner.
Another feature is the form of Asmaul Husna Tower with 99 meters in height. The tower can be seen from a radius of 5 kilometers, and it is located in the western part. The tower symbolizes the greatness and power of God and from there is equipped with a binocular view. Visitors can enjoy the fresh air while looking at the beauty of Semarang City and Tanjung Emas Harbor.