Closed to non Muslims. The outside is worth seeing but may not be worth the journey.
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Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, Johor Bahru
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Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
Jalan Gertak Merah, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
+60 7 223 4935; 224 9960 (Tourist Department of Johor)
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Ranked #8 of 16 attractions in Johor Bahru
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Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
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Commissioned in 1900 by Sultan Abu Bakar--a much respected monarch widely referred to as the 'Father of Modern Johor'-- this grand mosque can......
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Commissioned in 1900 by Sultan Abu Bakar--a much respected monarch widely referred to as the 'Father of Modern Johor'-- this grand mosque can accommodate 2,000 worshippers.
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Big signs proclaiming "Non-muslims not allowed inside". Maybe they should publish that little piece of information in their tourist guides, rather than saying you "may" have to wear a robe.
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Its an interesting place but getting a good photo is very difficult from the back parking lot (front facing the water is the interesting side). If you aren't Muslim, you can't go in but you can walk around the grounds and get a few photos. There are normally a few hawkers selling some paintings, etc.
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2.5 km away from Johor Bahru city center, the mosque located just beside the zoo. Built by Sultan Abu Bakar, the mosque has strong English Victoria architecture. Beside the architecture, the mosque is as ordinary as any other mosque.
If you wish to visit the mosque, you can visit zoo and the Royal Museum in one goal, as all of...
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