DESTINATION 5 : The Monument Park, Kuala Terengganu

<THE ENTRANCE OF THE MONUMENT PARK>

Now, I bring you at the Monument Park. It is located in Man Wan Island at KualaTerengganu. It is a park that has many monuments of mosque around the world, and is the most significant monument park ever built in this region, housing 21 replicas of historical monuments and mosques from all over the world. The whole Park complex consists of Crystal Mosque, Convention Hall, administrative buildings, and Monument Park. The gated Monument Park is the home of 21 world famous monuments in miniature.

For your information, the monuments here were built so detailed that they resemble almost exactly the original buildings from the original place, only the size is smaller. I was told that most (if not all) replicas here are made to scale 1:8 compared to original building. Yet, the beauty of these historical monuments of centuries of age is enough to make you amazed of realisation how people manage to build such architecture during their era.

How to get there?

<THE ENTRANCE OF THE PARK>

<THE PARK CAN BE REACHED BY BOAT>

Mind you, the ticket is in the form of a passport and it must be stamped on entry and exit.  

 ENTRANCE FEES

Adult- RM 15.00

(13 - 59 years old)

+ passport and food voucher RM3 and buying souvenir RM2

Children- RM 8.00

(7 - 12 years old)

+passport

(free for children below 6 years)

 Senior Citizen - RM 8.00

(above 60 years)

+passport

 They do not allow any foods and beverages inside unless we buy the foods inside the park. they also provide the tram and bicycle but you must pay for using it. However, if you are coming for the second time, they will give a free of bicycle and continue for other time, they will give free for other facilities like tram, foods and so on. 

Let's take a look for the monuments inside the park >>>> 

<ALEPPO CITADEL, SYRIA>

Estimated to have been built during the 10th Cebtury BC, it became a citadel under the Seleucids. Saladin's son, Ghazi used it both as a residence and fortress.

<THE PALACE OF AL-HAMBRA, GRENADE, SPAIN>

Also called Red Castle which is an ancient palace and fortress complex built between 1238-1354 in the reigns of Mohammed bin Ahmar, the first Nasrid King. Al Hambra is famous because of the establishment of this palace. There are 4 main entrance to go into this town and there are a few big hall around the town. the interior walls inside is full of 'stucco calligraphy' which is declaration of praise to Allah. Besides that, there are many beautiful parks with decoration of natural such as trees, water and animals.

<AL-HARAM MOSQUE,MECCA, ARAB SAUDI>


This mosque houses the holiest place in the world for all Muslims, the ka'bah. In Arabic, ka'bah means "a high place with respect and prestige" and Muslims all over the world face the Ka'bah during prayers.This mosque is compulsory for the Muslims to pray if they are able to fulfill it.

<BADSHAHI MOSQUE, LAHORE, PAKISTAN>

 Once, the largest the mosque in the world with a capacity of 65,000 Muslims, this mosque was built in 1673 A.D. by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir. 

<DOME OF THE ROCK / FATIMAH AZ-ZAHRA MOSQUE, PALESTINE>

It also called Kubbah As- Sakhrah, Baitul Muqqaddis. It is built in 692 C.E under the patronage of the Umayyad Caloph Abdul al- Malik bin Marwan, it enshrines the Sacred Rock and commemorates the Prophet Muhammad's Ascension to the heaven to visit God. It is interesting story if we appreciate it. 

<KUL-SHARIF, RUSIA>

Once, left in ruins, the reconstuction of this mosque following the collapse of the Soviet Union is reflective of Kazan's 1,000 years long history and its design is reminiscent of the historical surrounding of the Kremlin.  

<GREAT MOSQUE OF AGADEZ, NIGER>

Built in the sixteenth century when the city was at its height, this mosque is made of dried earth and is topped by pyramid-shaped minaret spiked with 13 rows of stakes to strengthen the structure.  

<GREAT MOSQUE OF SAMARA, IRAQ>

Commossioned by Abbasid caliph Al-Mutawakkil in the 9th century and built entirely and clay, today it stands majestically in the largest ancient city in the world,just north of Baghdad. 

<KALYAN MINARET, UZBEKISTAN>

Built in 1127 A.D by Arslan-Khan, the minaret, made of baked bricks, is a flawless example of both civil engineering and superior architectural creation.

<KUDUS AL-MINAR MOSQUE, CENTRAL JAVA INDONESIA >

Built in 1549 by Sunan Kudus (Ja'far Shodiq), its unique feature is the harmonization of Hindu-javanese style with an islamic function, epitomized in its tower resembling a Chandi, typically found in Hindu temples.

<MAUSOLEUM OF ABU NASR PARSA, AFGHANISTAN>

Built in the 17th century in Timurid style, the shrine in this octagonal structure is dedicated to an eminent theologian, kwaja Abu Nasr Parsa who was a spiritual leader of the Naqshbandi order. 

<MINARET OF XIAN, CHINA>

This mosque that was founded in 1392 by naval admiral Haj Cheng Ho during the tang Dynasty  typifies a Buddhist temple, however its grand axis is aligned form east to west, facing Mecca.

<NABAWI MOSQUE, MADINAH, SAUDI ARABIA>

Madinah, in full is Madinat rasul Allah which means "City of the prophet of Allah" and is the second holiest site in Islam. This mosque was built on the site of Muhammad's home and where he was buried.

<MOHAMED ALI MOSQUE, EGYPT>

Also known as the Alabaster Mosque owing to the extensive use of this fine material, this mosque was built by Mohammad Ali whose reign is known as the beginning of the Egyptian renaissance.

<NATIONAL MOSQUE, MALAYSIA>

This is our mosque in Malaysia. It is built in 1965 as a tribute to Malaysia's first Prime Minister, it's main roof is reminiscent of an open royal parasol, and the minaret's cap a folded one.

<PATTANI CENTRAL MOSQUE, THAILAND>

Built in 1954 during the administration of Field Marshal Sarit, this mosque resembling the Taj Mahal is the focal point of Thai Muslims and a centre for religious ceremonies.

<GREAT MOSQUE OF QAIRAWAN, TUNISIA>

Built in 670 by Uqba Ibn Nafi, this is the oldest Islamic monument in Tunisia with the oldest dated minaret. Today, having been rebuilt three times, this mosque symbolizes equality in Qairawan.

<SULEYMAN MOSQUE, TURKEY>

This mosque was built in 1557, during the 46 year reign of Suleyman of the Ottoman Empire. It housed infirmaries, a medical school, a hospital, shop, cells and arms-houses. 

<SHEIKH LUTFALLAH MOSQUE, IRAN>

An outstanding example of islamic architecture and once used as a royal mosque, it was built in the 17th century by Sheikh lutfallah Maisi Al-Amili, a distinguished scholar and teacher.

<SULTAN MOSQUE, SINGAPORE>

It is located at the Kampung Glam, Singapore. The mosque is considered one of the most important mosque in Singapore. Famous with it glided dome sit on bed formed by glass bottles donated by local residents.

<SULTAN OMAR ALI SAIFUDIN, BRUNEI>

Built in 1958 in Bandar Seri Begawan and named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, this mosque was designed by an Italian architect. Its golden-domed structure is the Tallest building in the city. 

<TAJ MAHAL, INDIA>

The fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, as a symbol of his eternal love for her.

The monuments here are very beautiful and interesting. Inside the replicas, they will giving a briefing, and you can watch the 8 minute presentation that story about the history, engineering, traditions and customs. You will learn a new thing after watching the short video. The video presentation is in replica is good, delivered in Malay and English subtitle. If you want to know more about this replicas, come and feel that you are in that places.

<THE BUGGY CARS>

As I mention above, to visit these replicas, if you are lazy to walk along 800-metre footpath linking these sites, you can use the transport like mini train, bicycles,or buggy cars for a small fee. So it is easier for disable visitors.

ENJOY YOUR TRIP INSIDE THE HISTORICAL MOSQUES!!