The Grand Mosque (Masjid Raya Bandung) fronts the open square of Alun-Alun, the traditional heart of the city. The minarets are the most prominent landmarks in central Bandung, and the elevators inside are open to non-Muslim visitors during daylight hours — the upper platforms give a 360-degree view over the city basin, with the volcanoes ringing the horizon.
The square outside is a social space all day long: families come to sit on the artificial grass, kids fly kites, vendors sell satay and bandrek (ginger drink) from carts. On Friday afternoons it fills with worshippers in white. Dress modestly to enter the mosque or climb the minarets — coverings are available to borrow at the entrance.