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Masjid Selat Melaka

TIME : 2016/2/17 14:53:42

This gold-domed mosque gazes dreamily at the Strait of Melaka from its shoreside perch. Completed in 2006, the mosque's grand archways are panelled with intricate stained glass. When water levels are high, it appears to float. Masjid Selat Melaka is especially beautiful during morning or dusk light. Non-Muslim visitors are permitted provided they dress modestly and heed the 'no shoe' signs around different parts of this large complex. Women must bring a scarf or use a rental shawl to cover their head.

There are few attractions nearby and taxis don't always ply this part of town. If you don't have your own wheels, ask a taxi driver for a return trip (RM15 each way) plus waiting time.