A Trip to North Aceh//Visiting the Regent's Office and the Pase Grand Mosque, Both Beautiful and Historic Buildings

Hello friends, I'm back in this wonderful community to share some photos from a few days ago. My friends and I traveled to North Aceh Regency, one of the regencies in Aceh. This regency is famous for its history as the Samudra Pasai Islamic Kingdom.

I took some photos in the area. I passed by the North Aceh Regent's office and took a quick look around the office area. Then, I visited one of the famous mosques and an icon of the region, the Panton Labu Grand Mosque.

So, keep following my blog to get a glimpse of North Aceh Regency through the images I'll share. I'll also share a short article later.

My friends and I were on our first morning trip together. During our trip, I took some pictures, specifically on the bridge between Bireuen Regency and North Aceh. These are some of the pictures I took. I hope these pictures I share can give you a glimpse of the border between the two regencies in this beloved community.

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The bridge is called Krueng Mane Bridge, which marks the border between North Aceh and Bireuen Regency. It's named Krueng Mane Bridge because it's located in Krueng Mane District, North Aceh.

The main destination I and my friends visited was the North Aceh Regent's office, located in Keutapang Village, Lhoksukon District, North Aceh Regency, Aceh.

The building stands majestically next to the Banda Aceh-Medan national highway, making it easily accessible and accessible. It also boasts a dome, a hallmark of Acehnese postmodern architecture.

The first thing I noticed when I arrived at the office was the large number of local residents using it as a relaxing spot with family and friends, many of whom were young. There were also stalls selling snacks.

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North Aceh is a regency renowned for its Islamic history. Therefore, when I saw the North Aceh Regent's office, I could see that it reflected North Aceh, with its Islamic nuances and local culture. I think this building resembles a typical Acehnese ornament from the Islamic kingdom era.

Furthermore, this place, or the building itself, has a beautiful garden and a peaceful atmosphere. This is one of the reasons why many local people spend time here with family and friends. Another reason I really like the garden and the surrounding area is because the area around the office is well-maintained, creating a cool and representative environment.

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Therefore, many people say that the North Aceh Regent's office combines administrative functions with representation of Acehnese culture and religiosity, making it an important building that reflects the region's identity.

After we were satisfied with seeing and taking some pictures in the area of ​​the North Aceh regent's office, we continued our journey. Before moving on to the next building, we first refueled our motorcycle at a nearby gas station.
This is because refueling at this main location is more economical than buying gas at a retail outlet beside the highway. These are some of the images I captured while waiting in line at the gas station to refuel my motorcycle.

Our next destination was the Pase Grand Mosque, also known as the Panton Labu Grand Mosque, which has become a religious icon for North Aceh.

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The Pase Grand Mosque in Panton Labu, North Aceh, is known as one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the area. Its building boasts five domes and dozens of towering minarets, creating a magnificent architectural display with a combination of white, gold, and green.
This mosque is also a frequent destination for religious tourism due to its location in an area closely associated with the history of the Samudra Pasai Kingdom.
For me personally, when I first entered the mosque area, the atmosphere was so calm and comfortable, with its cleanliness maintained. So, I can say that if you ever find yourself in North Aceh, you should definitely see this building or place and enjoy its calming atmosphere.

Okay, friends, those are some pictures and a short post from me on this blog. I hope you all enjoy and are entertained by what follows. I also extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you who have taken the time to view and read my blog to the end. Please leave your comments, input, or support, which means a lot to me in creating an even better blog in the future.

That's all for now.
Greetings, everyone.
See you in my next blog.

About the author

Maulizar Mawardi or better known as @antonydossantos. I am a student. Like taking pictures, but not a professional photographer, insect lover, nature lover, looking for momentum is my hobby.