Lisbon Mosque

Lisbon Mosque

Lisbon Mosque ( _pt. Mesquita Central de Lisboa) was erected in 1988, to serve the Muslim community of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.

It was designed by António Maria Braga and João Paulo Conceição. The external features include a minaret and a dome. The mosque contains reception halls, a prayer hall and an auditorium.


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