Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh

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Syiah Kuala University, abbreviated as USK, founded on 2 September 1961, is the largest and the oldest national university in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. The name of the university is taken from the prominent theologian, Tengku Abdur Rauf As Singkili, who lived in the 16th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 5°34'9"N, 95°22'13"E

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jl Teuku Nyak AriefBanda Aceh Indonesia

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Nearby attractions include: Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, Harapan Bangsa Stadium, Museum Tsunami Aceh, Aceh Museum.

3.8 miW
19th-century mosque with 7 domes
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Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Harapan Bangsa Stadium, Banda Aceh
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Symbolic hub honoring disaster victims
Museum Tsunami Aceh, Banda Aceh
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Museum
Aceh Museum, Banda Aceh
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Specialty museum, Museum, Historical place
Apung 1, Banda Aceh
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5°32'48"N • 95°18'52"E
Kerkhof, Banda Aceh
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5°32'50"N • 95°19'15"E
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Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
H. Dimurthala Stadium, Banda Aceh
52 min walk • H. Dimurthala Stadium or Stadion H. Dimurthala, previously known as Lampineung Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia. The stadium holds 20,000 people. It is a homebase for Persiraja Banda Aceh and Liga 3 club Kuala Nanggroe.