The most beautiful mosques to visit Malacca (Melaka)

Standing on stilts, the magnificent Strait of Malacca Mosque is one of the few mosques in the world to have been built directly on water. It was inaugurated on November 24, 2006 by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the supreme ruler of Malaysia. At the time, he was Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, King of Perlis. The mosque's highly original design blends Middle Eastern and Malay architectural elements, modern and ancient. At high tide, it seems to float on the water, offering a superb spectacle.

Built in 1748, this mosque is striking for its unique architectural blend of different influences. The minaret is inspired by Hindu temples, the ceramic tiles are British and Portuguese, Corinthian columns and arches cohabit with Malay, Chinese and Hindu decorative elements. The street on which it stands is also known as Harmony Street, due to the presence of a Hindu temple and a Buddhist temple.

Dating back to 1728, this mosque, the oldest in Malacca, is still in use. It was built on the initiative of a Malay representative to the Dutch government, taking advantage of a new policy in favor of religious pluralism introduced by the colonists. Largely inspired by the Javanese architectural style, it also features Chinese ornaments and decorative elements such as floor tiles and a ceramic roof.