Central mosque of Porto-Novo, Brazilian-influenced mosque in Porto-Novo, Benin.
The Central Mosque features a central pediment, terracotta briquettes, and large block structure with decorative facades incorporating floral and scrolled stucco molding patterns.
Built between 1912 and 1925 during French Dahomey period, this mosque replaced an earlier structure from 1880 constructed by the Afro-Brazilian community.
The design mirrors the Cathedral of San Salvador de Bahia in Brazil, reflecting the influence of returned freed slaves and Yoruba Muslim migrants from Nigeria.
The mosque contains two large prayer halls covering 3700 square meters, with tiled floors and bright galleries for daily worship activities.
The building combines Islamic and Christian architectural elements, featuring a Latin cross layout with two transepts and lancet-shaped openings in its structure.
Location: Porto-Novo
Part of: Africa, Benin, Porto-Novo
GPS coordinates: 6.47033,2.62661
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:40
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