Place to visit
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo is a mosque in Indonesia (Surakarta). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mosque in Indonesia · Temples
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- JOG Yogyakarta, 51 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -7.55487, 110.82698
What it is and where
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo is a mosque in Indonesia (Surakarta). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Replika dari Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque yang berada di Abu Dhabi, UEA. Masjid ini merupakan wisata religi yang berada di Kota Surakarta.
It is in Surakarta, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 1.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -7.55487, 110.82698; the nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG, Yogyakarta), 51 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Temples places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo is April to September.
- JanPossible12:24
- FebPossible12:14
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:50
- MayBest time11:39
- JunBest time11:34
- JulBest time11:36
- AugBest time11:45
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:10
- NovPossible12:21
- DecPossible12:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pura MangkunegaranPalace in Indonesia. Royal residence since 1757, part of which is open to the public for touring historic displays1.3 km
- National Press MonumentMonument and museum to press in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. A place where you can see a glimpse of the history of the development of the National press in Indonesia1.5 km
- Pasar Gede HardjonagoroMarket1.7 km
- Pasar TriwinduMarket1.7 km
- Tien Kok Sie TempleTemple in Surakarta, Indonesia1.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Temples
- Borobudur: Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia
- Prambanan: Hindu temple in Yogyakarta and Central Java, Indonesia
- Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta: mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia
- Besakih Temple: major Hindu temple in Bali, in Indonesia
- Tanah Lot: rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali
- Goa Gajah: Hindu temple in Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo?
It is a mosque in Indonesia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo?
April to September. There are about 12 h 26 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo?
The nearest main airport is Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG), 51 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pura Mangkunegaran, National Press Monument, Pasar Gede Hardjonagoro. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Solo on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.