Cologne Central Mosque, Islamic center in Ehrenfeld district, Cologne, Germany
The Cologne Central Mosque features a concrete and glass dome structure with two 55-meter minarets and can accommodate 1,200 worshippers in its main prayer hall.
The mosque construction started in 2009 and concluded with its official opening in September 2018, following extensive discussions and approvals from the Cologne city council.
The mosque complex contains a library, conference rooms, and secular spaces intended for interfaith gatherings, promoting dialogue between different religious communities.
Located near Piusstraße tram station on lines 3 and 4, the mosque offers guided tours during non-prayer times and includes shopping areas within its 48,000-square-foot complex.
The mosque design combines modern architectural elements with traditional Islamic features through its glass walls and concrete shells arranged in concentric rings.
Location: Ehrenfeld
Location: Cologne
Inception: 2017
Architects: Gottfried Böhm
Official opening: September 29, 2018
Architectural style: modern architecture
Capacity: 1200
Height: 55 m
Address: Venloer Str. 160, 50823 Köln, Germany 50823 Köln
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +49221508000
Website: http://zentralmoschee-koeln.de
GPS coordinates: 50.94556,6.92833
Latest update: September 4, 2025 12:52
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