Ismaili Centre, London, Religious center in South Kensington, England.
The Ismaili Centre features a rooftop garden, meeting rooms, and prayer spaces within its limestone and concrete building at Cromwell Gardens.
The building opened in 1985 with Margaret Thatcher and the Aga Khan attending the ceremony as the first Ismaili Centre in the Western world.
The Centre integrates traditional Islamic architectural elements into its modern design, blending Eastern and Western influences through its structure and decorative patterns.
Located near South Kensington station, the Centre provides religious services, educational programs, and social gatherings for the Ismaili Muslim community.
The rooftop contains a charbagh garden, divided into four sections following traditional Islamic garden design principles, offering views of South Kensington.
Location: Cromwell Gardens
Inception: 1985
Website: http://theismaili.org/ismailicentre/london
GPS coordinates: 51.49550,-0.17310
Latest update: March 20, 2025 14:53
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