Great Mosque of Ramla
| Great Mosque of Ramla | |
|---|---|
המסגד הגדול ברמלה | |
The mosque in 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Ramla, Central |
| Country | Israel |
Location of the mosque in central Israel | |
Interactive map of Great Mosque of Ramla | |
| Coordinates | 31°55′30″N 34°52′30″E / 31.92500°N 34.87500°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Byzantine |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Dome | One |
| Minaret | One |
The Great Mosque of Ramla (Hebrew: המסגד הגדול ברמלה) is a mosque in Ramla, in the Central District of Israel.
Overview
The mosque was constructed in 12th century as a church. In 1266 CE, during the Mamluk Sultanate rule, the church was transformed into a mosque. A mihrab and minaret were added to the structure.[1]
The mosque consists of three parallel halls, a nave and two transepts.[1]
The mosque is accessible within walking distance south of Ramla Station of Israel Railways.
See also
References
- ^ a b "The Great Mosque of Ramla". Ramla Tourism Website. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
External links
Media related to Great mosque of Ramla at Wikimedia Commons