Sight guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Visiting Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
Lombok is known as the island of a thousand mosques, and the Islamic Center of West Nusa Tenggara in Mataram is its grandest, with gold-topped minarets and patterns inspired by Sasak textiles.
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Quick answer
Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram is a religious site in Mataram, Lombok. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Religious site
- Area
- Mataram
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- architecture, views and rainy day
- Best months
- December–February
About Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
Lombok is known as the island of a thousand mosques, and the Islamic Center of West Nusa Tenggara in Mataram is its grandest, with gold-topped minarets and patterns inspired by Sasak textiles. Its tallest tower has a viewing deck over the city towards Rinjani.
Tip: Visit outside prayer times, dress modestly (women should cover their hair), and ask at the entrance about access to the tower.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Mataram.
Best time to visit Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 19 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 18 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- February: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 17 rainy days, quiet crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-January the sun sets at about 18:41 local time (calculated for Lombok).
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Fit it into your trip
Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Gili Trawangan and Mount Rinjani trek.
- No. 15 of the 16 sights in our Lombok things-to-do list.
Near Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
Also in Mataram, so you can walk between them:
- Taman Mayura and Pura Meru — 1.5 hours, low cost
If you like Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
- Pura Batu Bolong — Senggigi, 45 minutes
- Pura Lingsar — West Lombok, 1 hour
Staying near Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram?
Plan 1 hour. With Taman Mayura and Pura Meru nearby, it fits a half-day in Mataram.
+Is Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram?
December–February, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Visit outside prayer times, dress modestly (women should cover their hair), and ask at the entrance about access to the tower.
+Do I need to book Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.