Palm Tree Mosque, Historic mosque on Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa.
The Palm Tree Mosque features a traditional Islamic architectural design with sash windows and stands as a religious landmark in the urban center.
Built in 1780 and officially opened in 1807, the mosque originated when freed slaves Jan van Bougies and Frans van Bengalen purchased the property.
The mosque stands as the second oldest Islamic place of worship in South Africa, representing the early establishment of Muslim communities in Cape Town.
Located at 185 Long Street in central Cape Town, the mosque remains an active religious center open to visitors during daylight hours.
The building's low windows and short door result from Long Street's gradual elevation increase over two centuries of urban development.
Location: City of Cape Town
Inception: 1820
Official opening: 1807
Address: 185 Long Street
GPS coordinates: -33.92477,18.41679
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:20
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