Discover 10 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Banjarmasin (Indonesia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Lokbaintan Floating Market, Masjid Sultan Suriansyah, and Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin. Also, be sure to include Kelayan Muhammadiyah Mosque in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan).
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Lokbaintan Floating Market
Floating market, Top attraction, Shopping
Address: Martapura River, Banjarmasin
Masjid Sultan Suriansyah
Mosque in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Sultan Suriansyah Mosque is the oldest mosque in South Kalimantan. Built about 300 years ago during the reign of Tuan Guru, the first Banjarese King to convert to Islam. The mosque is located in the village of Kuin Utara, in Banjarmasin. This location was near the site where the palace complex was before annihilated by the colonial Dutch.
The roof is layered, showing Banjar's pre-Islamic architecture. Unique to old mosques of Banjar, the mihrab has its own roof, separated from the main building.[1]
Address: Jl. Kuin Utara, 70127 Kota Banjarmasin
Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin
Mosque in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin is the largest mosque in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, in terms of capacity to accommodate people. The name chosen for this Banjarmasin Sultan Mosque is a tribute and appreciation to the late Grand Scholars, Sheikh Muhammad al-Banjary Arsyad, who had developed Islam in the kingdom of Banjar or South Kalimantan region now.[2]
Address: Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 1, Banjarmasin
Kelayan Muhammadiyah Mosque
Also known as: Masjid Muhammadiyah Kelayan
Mosque in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Kelayan Muhammadiyah Mosque is a mosque located in Kelayan B st. West Kelayan, South Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, and it was built in 1938. The mosque is right next to the tip of Kelayan River. Front side faces Kelayan B street, and back side faces the river. According to H. Syamsuri, one of the board of the Muhammadiyah Mosque, the back side of the mosque once jutted into the river. As such, most of the mosque building is existing on the surface of Kelayan River. Such condition benefits the pilgrims, as during the daily prayers, some pilgrims can use river transport, such as jukung and kelotok to reach there. The water vehicles are parked right next to the mosque on the river side.[3]
Address: Jl. Kelayan B, 70234 Kota Banjarmasin
Holy Family Cathedral
Also known as: Gereja Katedral Banjarmasin
Catholic cathedral in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. The Holy Family Cathedral is a religious building of the Catholic Church in Banjarmasin in the province of South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It was designed by architect Roestenhurg in a neo-Gothic style.
The cathedral was consecrated June 28, 1931, and follows the Roman or Latin rite. It serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Banjarmasin (Dioecesis Bangiarmasinus or Keuskupan Banjarmasin), created in 1961 by the Bull "Quod Christus" of Pope John XXIII.[4]
Address: Jl. Pangeran Samudera No. 20 Banjarmasin, Banjarmasin
Masjid Jami Banjarmasin
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Address: Sungai Jingah, Banjarmasin Utara, 70122 Kota Banjarmasin
Museum Wasaka
History museum, Art gallery, Museum
Address: Banua Anyar, Banjarmasin
Taman Satwa Banjarmasin Bungas
Zoo, Aquarium
Address: Jalan Jahri Saleh, Banjarmasin
STIMI Banjarmasin
Spa, Universities and schools
Address: Jl. Kuripan no. 21B, 70236 Banjarmasin
Lambung Mangkurat University
Also known as: Universitas Lambung Mangkurat
University in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Lambung Mangkurat University is a public university in Banjarmasin and Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is established on September 1, 1958. Its current rector is Prof. Dr. Soetarto Hadi. It is named after Lambung Mangkurat, the first Negara Dipa's patih.[5]