Religious Sites

With its cultural diversity, Indonesia deserves to have many historical tourist destinations, including religious tourism. With six religions that are legally recognized in Indonesia, apart from being used as worship, several places of worship are also used for religious tourism. This then does not reduce the sacredness of the place of worship, it adds more value and understanding to anyone who visits it. 
Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
The first recommendation for religious tourism is the Istiqlal Mosque which is located in Central Jakarta. The Istiqlal Mosque has an area of ​​9.5 hectares and can accommodate up to 200,000 worshipers. These facts, make the Iqlal Mosque the largest mosque in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Another unique fact about this religious tourist spot is that it was designed by non-Muslim architect Friedrich Silaban. Friedrich Silaban won a design competition held by the Government of Indonesia in 1955 and managed to beat 30 other participants. 
Great Mosque of Demak, Central Java
It still comes from the tourism of a historic mosque in Indonesia, namely the Great Mosque of Demak. The Great Mosque of Demak is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia which was founded in the 15th century AD. This mosque was founded by the King of the Kingdom of Demak who is also one of the Nine Wali Songo, Raden Patah. The architecture of the Great Mosque of Demak is quite unique, that is, it is designed like a traditional Javanese house which is characterized by sturdy wooden pillars and a pyramid roof. This religious tourist spot is located in Kauman Village, Demak District, Central Java. Not a few tourists from outside the city visit one of these historic mosques.
Cheng Ho Mosque
Judging from its name, this mosque was founded on the influence of Chinese culture in Indonesia. This understanding is true because according to reliable literature, it is stated that the establishment of this mosque with Chinese cultural architecture is none other the influence of Admiral Cheng Ho, a Muslim figure who came from China. There is much debate as to who this Admiral Cheng Ho is, but the Chinese Muslim Community in Indonesia believes that Admiral Cheng Ho is a unifying figure in Indonesia, especially for the spread of Islam. Cheng Ho Mosque can be found in 11 cities in Indonesia, namely Surabaya, Palembang, Malang, Semarang, Batam, Purbalingga, Banyuwangi, Gowa, Kutai, Samarinda, and Jambi. If you like history, especially those that come from the influence of Chinese culture, of course, the Cheng Ho Mosque religious tourist spot is the right choice to visit.
Besakih Temple, Bali
Switch to the temple religious tourist spot which is located on the Island of the Gods. The people of the Island of the Gods or the island of Bali are mostly Hindu, so we can easily find places of worship in Bali. One of the famous temples and is considered the mother of all temples is Besakih Temple. This temple is precisely located on the western slope of Mount Agung, Besakih Village, Rendang District, Karangasem Regency, Bali. 
Tanah Lot Temple, Bali
In addition to Besakih Temple, Bali also has a religious tourist spot, Tanah Lot Temple. Located in Beraban Village, Kediri District, Tabanan Regency, Tanah Lot Temple is famous for the beauty of its temple which is located in the middle of a rock. With its location in the western part of Bali, Tanah Lot Temple is also one of the best places to watch the sunset. Another uniqueness of Tanah Lot Temple is that there is a tame python which is said to be an animal belonging to the god who guards this sacred area.
Sam Poo Kong Temple, Semarang
Another religious tourist spot that is worth a visit if you visit Semarang City is the Sam Poo Kong Temple. A pagoda is a place of worship for Confucians and generally, the exterior of the pagoda is designed with a dominant red colour. Ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Sam Poo Kong Temple certainly offers a variety of interesting attractions such as a lion dance that can be enjoyed by all. On weekdays, Sam Poo Kong Temple is not only functioned as a place of worship, but also a tourist place where one of them can rent typical Chinese clothes to take pictures.