Mosques, Madrasas & Islamic Architecture

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Mosques & Islamic Architecture

Mosques, madrasas, minarets, and Islamic architectural sites.

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Portfolios
41
Countries
11
UNESCO
24
Top Country
Morocco
Map Ready
41

Editor's Note

Mosques & Islamic Architecture brings together 41 curated portfolios across 11 countries and 3 regions. The strongest country groupings currently include Morocco (10), Uzbekistan (9), Spain (5). The collection includes 24 UNESCO-linked sites, giving the page a strong cultural and historical backbone. Editor picks are ranked from the Engine's curation table, while the country sections and map are generated from approved collection members.

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This map shows only approved Mosques & Islamic Architecture collection members. Editor's Picks use gold-star markers.

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Editor's Picks

★ #3
Khiva

Khiva Khiva is a historic oasis city in Uzbekistan that served as an important stop along Silk Road trade routes linking Central Asia with Persia and the Caspian region.

★ #6
Zitouna Mosque

The Zitouna Mosque, often called the Zitouna Grand Mosque, stands at the heart of the historic Medina of Tunis. Founded in the 8th century, it is the oldest and most important mosque in the city.

★ #9
Great Mosque of Algeria

The Djamaa el Djazaïr is one of the most prominent modern landmarks in Algiers. Completed in the early 21st century, the mosque complex is among the largest in Africa and features one of the tallest minarets in the world.

★ #10
Hassan II Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque stands dramatically along the Atlantic coastline of Casablanca and is one of the largest mosques in the world. Completed in 1993, the mosque was commissioned by King Hassan II to serve as a monumental symbol of Moroccan culture and faith.

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Countries are ordered by the number of approved collection members, then alphabetically.

Morocco (10)

Morocco is represented by 10 portfolios in this collection, including Al Attarine Madrasa, Bahia Palace, and Dar Batha Museum of Islamic Arts.

Bahia Palace

The Bahia Palace is one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Marrakech. Constructed in the late 19th century, the palace was built as a residence for a powerful Moroccan grand vizier.

Fes

The city of Fez is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in Morocco. Founded in the 8th century, Fez developed into a major center of Islamic scholarship, craftsmanship, and trade across North Africa.

Fes-Medina

The Medina of Fez forms the ancient heart of Fez, one of the oldest and most important cities in Morocco. Founded in the 8th and 9th centuries, Fez became a major center of Islamic learning, trade, and craftsmanship in North Africa.

★ #10
Hassan II Mosque

The Hassan II Mosque stands dramatically along the Atlantic coastline of Casablanca and is one of the largest mosques in the world. Completed in 1993, the mosque was commissioned by King Hassan II to serve as a monumental symbol of Moroccan culture and faith.

Saadian Tombs

The Saadian Tombs date from the 16th century and were constructed during the rule of the Saadian dynasty, one of the great imperial families of Morocco. The tomb complex contains the burial sites of several Saadian rulers and members of the royal court.

Uzbekistan (9)

Uzbekistan is represented by 9 portfolios in this collection, including Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Bukhara, and Hazrati Imam Mosque.

Bukhara

Bukhara Bukhara is one of the most important historic cities along the Silk Road and served as a major center of Islamic scholarship, commerce, and culture for more than a thousand years.

Hazrati Imam Mosque

The Khast Imom Complex in Tashkent is an important Islamic religious center associated with the preservation of early Qur’anic manuscripts and the development of scholarship in Central Asia.

★ #3
Khiva

Khiva Khiva is a historic oasis city in Uzbekistan that served as an important stop along Silk Road trade routes linking Central Asia with Persia and the Caspian region.

Samarkand

Samarkand Samarkand is one of the most important historic cities along the Silk Road and served as a major center of trade, scholarship, and artistic production for more than two millennia.

Shayhantaur Memorial Complex

The Sheikhantaur Mausoleum Complex in Tashkent is associated with Islamic scholarship and religious leadership that developed in Central Asia following the spread of Islam along Silk Road routes.

Tashkent

Tashkent is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia and developed as an important commercial center along Silk Road trade routes connecting China with Persia and the Middle East.

Spain (5)

Spain is represented by 5 portfolios in this collection, including Alhambra, Córdoba, and Granada.

Algeria (4)

Algeria is represented by 4 portfolios in this collection, including Amir Abdel Kader Mosque, Casbah, and Cirta Museum.

Cirta Museum

The Cirta Museum preserves artifacts that illustrate the long history of Constantine, known in ancient times as Cirta. The city served as an important center of the Numidian Kingdom and later became a significant Roman settlement in North Africa.

★ #9
Great Mosque of Algeria

The Djamaa el Djazaïr is one of the most prominent modern landmarks in Algiers. Completed in the early 21st century, the mosque complex is among the largest in Africa and features one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Tunisia (4)

Tunisia is represented by 4 portfolios in this collection, including Bardo Museum Tunis, Tunis, and Tunis Médina.

Tunis

The city of Tunis stands along the Mediterranean coast near the ancient ruins of Carthage. As the capital of Tunisia, Tunis has long served as the political, cultural, and economic center of the country.

Tunis Médina

The historic Medina of Tunis forms the ancient heart of Tunis. Established more than a thousand years ago, the medina developed as a thriving center of commerce, religion, and scholarship in the medieval Islamic world.

★ #6
Zitouna Mosque

The Zitouna Mosque, often called the Zitouna Grand Mosque, stands at the heart of the historic Medina of Tunis. Founded in the 8th century, it is the oldest and most important mosque in the city.

Turkey (3)

Turkey is represented by 3 portfolios in this collection, including Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, and The Blue Mosque.

United Arab Emirates (2)

United Arab Emirates is represented by 2 portfolios in this collection, including Qasr Al Watan and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Qasr Al Watan

Qasr Al Watan is a presidential palace in Abu Dhabi that reflects architectural traditions inspired by classical Islamic design. The structure incorporates decorative elements emphasizing symmetry, geometric ornamentation, and formal spatial organization.

Israel (1)

Israel is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Temple Mount.

Kazakhstan (1)

Kazakhstan is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Abilkhan Kasteev State Art Museum.

Kyrgyzstan (1)

Kyrgyzstan is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Burana Tower.

Burana Tower

Burana Tower Burana Tower is a minaret dating to the eleventh century and represents one of the most important surviving structures from the city of Balasagun, an early Silk Road settlement in present-day Kyrgyzstan.

Tajikistan (1)

Tajikistan is represented by 1 portfolio in this collection, led by Rudaki Historical Museum.

Rudaki Historical Museum

The Rudaki Historical Museum is dedicated to the cultural legacy of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, a tenth-century Persian poet widely regarded as one of the founders of classical Persian literature.

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