Kampung Hulu Mosque, Malacca

Name: Kampung Hulu Mosque
Address: Jalan Kampung Hulu, Malacca, 75200, Malaysia
Telephone: +60 6-232 5716

#44 among attractions in Malacca

Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Kampung Hulu Mosque is a mosque situated at Kampong Hulu Village in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. It is the oldest mosque in Malacca and among the oldest in the country, having originally built around the year 1720–1728 and underwent renovation in 1892. The architectural design of the mosque is a cross between Local Malay, Sumateran, and Sini. The minaret, ablution pool and entrance arch were built at the same time with the main building. The minaret resembles a pagoda with the style of "Balai Nobat Melayu". An ancient cemetery lies next to the mosque in where some notable preachers and missionaries are buried. ()

Local name: Masjid Kampung Hulu Completed: 1728 (296 years ago)Coordinates: 2°11'57"N, 102°14'53"E

Address

Jalan Kampung HuluMalacca 75200 Malaysia

Contact

+60 6-232 5716

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Day trips

Kampung Hulu Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kampung Hulu Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Xiang Lin Si Temple, Malacca (4 min walk), Cheng Hoon Teng, Malacca (4 min walk), Kampung Kling Mosque, Malacca (5 min walk), Hang Jebat Mausoleum, Malacca (6 min walk).