Safir Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Casbah district, Algiers, Algeria
The Safir Mosque features Moorish architectural elements with detailed tile work and prominent arches within the narrow streets of Casbah district.
Built in 1534 by Safar bin Abdullah, a converted Muslim who learned Arabic and memorized the Quran under Hayreddin Barbarossa's guidance.
The mosque maintains traditional Islamic practices and serves as a central religious institution for the Muslim community in the Casbah neighborhood.
Located at coordinates 36°47′00″N 3°03′29″E, the mosque can be reached through the winding pathways of the Casbah UNESCO World Heritage site.
The construction of this religious building took exactly nine months, completed on September 11, 1534, according to preserved mosque records.
Location: Casbah of Algiers
Location: Algiers Province
Inception: 1534
Part of: Casbah of Algiers
GPS coordinates: 36.78338,3.05803
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:04
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