Gurgi Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Medina district, Tripoli, Libya
The mosque features fifteen decorative domes and a 25-meter minaret with two balconies constructed from natural green marble and ornate floral patterns.
Naval captain Mustafa Gurgi commissioned the construction of this religious edifice in 1834 during the governance of Ottoman Pasha Yusuf Karamanli.
The interior walls display Quranic verses in Andalusian script, accompanied by intricate geometric patterns and plant motifs that reflect Islamic artistic traditions.
The mosque opens daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM and stands near the Roman Arch of Marcus Aurelius in the old section of Tripoli.
The mosque incorporates an antechamber that contains the burial site of Mustafa Gurgi and his family members, marking their permanent connection to this structure.
Location: طرابلس
Address: V5XG+R58, Al Hara Alkabir St, Tarabulus, Libya Tarabulus
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 05:00-10:00
GPS coordinates: 32.89954,13.17545
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:42
Libya is home to many Roman, Greek, and Berber archaeological sites such as Leptis Magna and Cyrene. The country features ancient Saharan cities like Ghadames, religious monuments, and museums with historical collections. The territory also includes significant natural sites with rock carvings, oases, lakes, and mountain ranges.
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