Central Mosque of Lisbon
The Central Mosque of Lisbon (Portuguese: Mesquita Central de Lisboa) is the main mosque of Lisbon, Portugal, serving the capital city's Islamic community. The mosque is Europe's third largest mosque outside of Turkey. The building was designed by the architects António Maria Braga, winner of the 2019 Rafael Manzano Prize, and João Paulo Conceição; its external features includes four minarets and two domes. The mosque contains reception halls, a prayer hall and an auditorium. The Central Mosque has formed a council to provide financial and others services to members of the local Muslim community.
| Central Mosque of Lisbon | |
|---|---|
Mesquita Central de Lisboa | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Campolide, Lisbon, Portugal |
Shown within Lisbon | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°44′7.97″N 9°9′30.70″W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | António Maria Braga, João Paulo Conceição |
| Type | mosque |
| Completed | 1985 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 2 |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
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