History
Masjid Jamek, one of Kuala Lumpur's oldest mosques, is a must-visit, located between the Klang and Gombak rivers. Built in 1909 by Sultan Abdul Samad, it serves as the city's central house of worship for Muslims. The name "Jamek" comes from the Arabic word "Jami," meaning a gathering place for worship.
Significance
Standing over 70 feet tall, Masjid Jamek is renowned for its unique Moorish architecture, featuring bright white marble, detailed carvings, and mosaics. It includes a traditional dome, four slender minarets, and beautifully decorated stained glass windows and marble pillars. The mosque also reflects an Indo-Saracenic style, reminiscent of Indian Muslim Mughal architecture.
Travel Tips
Masjid Jamek is only a 7-minute walk away from the KL Tourism Bureau and also the location of the Masjid Jamek LRT station.
More Key Attractions Near Masjid Jamek
Essential KL Locations Within 1 km
< 0.1 km
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
~ 0.2 km
Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square)
~ 0.3 km
National Textile Museum (Muzium Tekstil Negara)
~ 0.4 km
Jalan Masjid India (Little India area)
~ 0.4 km
Panggung Bandaraya (City Theatre)
~ 0.4 km
Kuala Lumpur City Gallery
~ 0.5 km
St. Mary's Cathedral
~ 0.6 km
Central Market (Pasar Seni)
~ 0.7 km
Jalan Petaling (Chinatown)
~ 0.8 km
Royal Selangor Club (Kelab Di-Raja Selangor)
~ 0.4 km
Former High Court Building (Jabatan Warisan Negara)
~ 0.3 km
Sze Ya Temple
~ 0.8 km
Sri Mahamariamman Temple
~ 0.9 km
Kuala Lumpur Old Railway Station
~ 1.0 km
National Mosque of Malaysia (Masjid Negara)
~ 0.9 km
Jalan Tun H. S. Lee
~ 0.6 km
Muzium Telekom
~ 0.6 km
Sin Sze Si Ya Temple
~ 0.8 km
River of Life (Klang & Gombak Confluence)
