The Mosque of Lisbon (Mesquita Central de Lisboa) is the main Mosque in Lisbon, Portugal, serving the the city small Muslim community.
The building was planned by architects António Maria Braga and João Paulo Conceição, and its exterior design include the usual minaret and a dome.
The mosque features couple of reception halls, a prayer area and an large room / auditorium.
The Central Mosque has formed a community to provide financial and others services to members of the local Muslim visitors and locals.
Although authorization from the city hall in order to start construction was requested back in 1966, it was not given until 1978, few years after the big oil crisis of 1973, through which the Arab oil-producing nations gained increasing economic and political status. The current building was last finished in 1985, not long time ago.
The Mosque is located few minutes from central downtown area in Lisbon, nearby El Corte Ingles and behind Spanish Embassy.
Address: Rua da Mesquita, 2, Lisbon, Portugal 1070-238
Telephone Number: +351 213 874 142
You can follow the Mosque Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/comunidadeislamica
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
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