Umbul Cokro or Cokro Spring Object (OMAC) is one of the most widely known tourist attractions in Klaten. OMAC is located on Jalan Cokro-Tulung, Cokro Village, Tulung District, Klaten Regency, Central Java. Before being used as a tourist attraction, Umbul Cokro was utilized by local residents for various things. Umbul Cokro is a river that has a high water discharge. The water in Umbul Cokro is abundant and clear. Reporting from a thesis entitled Dynamics of Utilization of Umbul Ingas Cokro Springs by the Community in 1974-1999 by Putri Novitasari in 2019, said that around 1950 local residents could still bathe free of charge. Apart from bathing, Umbul Cokro is used for washing and irrigation. The river or Umbul Ingas was then renovated by the village government (pemdes) into a building. Since then, the Ingas River has changed its name to Umbul Ingas spring. The spring was developed into a tourist attraction called OMAC. After the renovation, the spring attracted tourists. Umbul Cokro s
Klaten's Al Aqsa Grand Mosque is one of the icons of this shining city. The mosque is located on the side of Jl Jogja-Solo, making it easy to find. The facilities are also complete for worship and religious tourism. Every day this mosque is never empty of people who worship and religious tourism. This mosque has its own charm, especially its strategic location. Many road users also stop by to worship and rest here.
Quoted from the book Mosque Architecture by Andika Saputra, S.T., M.Sc. (2020: 122), the Al Aqsa Klaten Grand Mosque has its own charms, including the following:
1. The architecture
The Klaten Al-Aqsa Grand Mosque uses magnificent Middle Eastern-style architecture coupled with various carved details at every corner.
Having the splendor and typical Middle Eastern architecture makes visitors who want to enter amazed when they see it. From the main door, you will be greeted by ornate carvings of the verses of the Qur'an.
2. The concept is magnificent
The main building of this mosque also uses a magnificent concept and is engraved with beautiful verses of the Koran. Klaten Al-Aqsa Grand Mosque is also actively used to commemorate various religious activities in Klaten.
History of Klaten Al-Aqsa Great Mosque
Klaten Al-Aqsa Grand Mosque is located on Jl. Solo - Jogja, Peraksangkal, Jonggrangan, Kec. Klaten Utara, Klaten Regency, Central Java. Its strategic location makes this mosque always crowded.
Al Aqsa Grand Mosque is the grand mosque of Klaten district which was built since 2012 on an area of 5,266 square meters during the reign of Regent H. Sunarna, S.E, M.Hum and completed during the next regent.
The land on which the Al-Aqsa Grand Mosque stands was once the main bus terminal in Klaten while the parking lot and garden was once one of the Klaten State 3 High School buildings. Klaten Main Bus Terminal was then moved to near Klaten ring road.
Built with three floors equipped with a large garden and parking lot, and equipped with a 66.66 meter high tower with a 35 meter high viewing tower. This mosque can accommodate approximately 3000 worshipers.
That is the attraction of the Klaten Al Aqsa Grand Mosque and its history that needs to be known. Its strategic location makes this mosque never empty of worshipers. Plus its magnificent architecture makes this mosque often used as a religious tourist destination in Klaten.
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