Putra Mosque - Flagship of Malaysia's Futuristic Capital
Serving as the centerpiece place of worship in Putrajaya, Malaysia's carefully planned capital city, is the massive pink-domed Putra Mosque. Completed in 1999, the mosque encompasses over 54,500 square feet and blends traditional and contemporary Islamic design.
Putra Mosque impresses visitors with its sheer scale, dominated by the 378-foot tall main minaret and surrounding smaller minarets. The mosque interior presents exquisite examples of Islamic art like ornate chandeliers and intricate inlaid marble. Beautiful Quranic verses adorn the walls and dome interiors.
Putrajaya experiences tropical equatorial climate year-round, with frequent rain. The mosque sits on a lakeside hill, accessible via tours or the metro from Kuala Lumpur 25 miles away.
As the flagship mosque of Malaysia's futuristic capital, Putra Mosque exemplifies the nation's distinctive Islamic heritage through monumental modern architecture and soaring yet elegant proportions.



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