Kutubiyya Mosque - Koutoubia Mosque
The Kutubiyya Mosque or Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. The mosque's name is also variably rendered as Jami' al-Kutubiyah, Kutubiya Mosque, Kutubiyyin Mosque, and Mosque of the Booksellers. It is located in the southwest medina quarter of Marrakesh, near the famous public place of Jemaa el-Fna, and is flanked by large gardens.
The mosque was founded in 1147 by the Almohad caliph Abd al-Mu'min right after he conquered Marrakesh from the Almoravids. A second version of the mosque was entirely rebuilt by Abd al-Mu'min around 1158, with Ya'qub al-Mansur possibly finalizing construction of the minaret around 1195. This second mosque is the structure that stands today. It is considered a classic and important example of Almohad architecture and of Moroccan mosque architecture generally.
Map: Kutubiyya Mosque - Koutoubia Mosque
Address: Medina Jamaa El Fena Marrakesh, Morocco
Marrakesh (Morocco)
Latitude: 31.6236812
Longitude: -7.9961178
Site: https://visitmarrakech.com/...
vCard created by: alberto
Currently owned by: alberto
Type: Building
Function: Church
Creation date: 29-04-2021 03:05
Last update: 25/05/2023