Kubah Mas Mosque Depok Indonesia

Throughout history, religious architecture has been flamboyant and overstated. Cathedrals, temples and synagogues form some of our richest architectural heritage, designed to win hearts and minds with shows of lavish wealth and unrivalled levels of craftsmanship. Islam can certainly hold its own in this game and Indonesia is home to one of the worlds flashiest examples. Known as the Golden Dome mosque, Kubah Mas was constructed in 2001 and funded entirely by a private benefactor. It features floors of the finest Italian granite, crystal chandeliers and domes of 24 carat gold to some this mosque might have a touch of the emperors new clothes about it, but the effect is breathtaking nonetheless.