Centro Cultural Islámico (Mosque), Madrid
Madrid's Centro Cultural Islámico (Islamic Cultural Center), popularly known as the "M-30 mosque" because it stands beside the motorway, is the largest in Europe.
The mosque is made of beautiful white marble and includes a college, ritual bath house, gymnasium, cafe and an Arabic restaurant called Zahara (tel. +34 91 404 3150).
The complex was designed by three Polish architects and is financed by Saudi Arabia. King Juan Carlos I and Prince Salman ben Abdelaziz attended the opening ceremony in 1992.
Quick Facts
| Address: | 4 Salvador de Madariaga, Madrid, Spain |
| Neighborhood: | Ventas |
| Phone: | +34 91 3262610 |
| Metro: | Barrio de la Concepción |
| Hours: | 10am-8pm Sat-Thu; 10am-midday & 4-8pm Fri |
| Services: | Muslims pray five times a day. Consult the mosque's prayer timetable for exact times. |
Source: WGuides.com.
