M-30 Mosque, Madrid
The Centro Cultural Islámico (Islamic Cultural Center) in Madrid, popularly known as the Mezquita M.30 ("M-30 mosque") because it stands beside the motorway, is the largest mosque in Europe.
History of M-30 Mosque
The mosque complex was designed by three Polish architects and financed by Saudi Arabia. King Juan Carlos I and Prince Salman ben Abdelaziz attended the opening ceremony in 1992.
What to See at M-30 Mosque
The mosque is mostly modern in design, but with traditional elements such as a minaret with balcony. Made of fine white marble, it includes a college, ritual bath house, gymnasium, cafe and an Arabian restaurant called Zahara.
Quick Facts on M-30 Mosque
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Names: | Centro Cultural Islámico · M-30 Mosque |
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Country: | Spain |
Categories: | mosques |
Styles: | modern |
Dates: | 1992 |
Status: | active |
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Coordinates: | 40.438529° N, 3.658082° W |
Address: | Madrid, Spain |
Lodging: | View hotels near M-30 Mosque |
References
- WGuides.com.
More Information
- Photos of M-30 Mosque - here on Sacred Destinations
Map of M-30 Mosque, Madrid
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