Sacred site · 1992

M-30 Mosque

40.4385° N · 3.6581° W|Madrid, Spain

The Centro Cultural Islámico in Madrid, popularly known as the "M-30 Mosque" because it stands beside the motorway, is the largest mosque in Europe.

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

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

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.

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Explore the site

The mosque is mostly modern in design, but with traditional elements such as a minaret with balcony.

Highlights from Sacred Destinations

Look more closely

Made of fine white marble, it includes a college, ritual bath house, gymnasium, cafe and an Arabian restaurant called Zahara.

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Location

Where on earth

40.4385° N · 3.6581° WMadrid, Spain

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