Centrum-Moschee, Ottoman mosque in St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany.
Centrum-Moschee is a mosque in the St. Georg neighborhood of Hamburg, with a central dome, two minarets, and a green and white geometric pattern covering its facade. The building sits on a residential street and is clearly visible from the surrounding area.
The mosque traces its origins to a community of Turkish workers who settled in Hamburg in the 1970s and needed a place to practice their faith. The building was constructed to give that community a permanent place to gather.
The mosque is a gathering place for Muslims from many different countries who live and work in Hamburg. The building's green and white facade makes it easy to spot along the street, and its presence reflects the diversity of the St. Georg neighborhood.
The mosque is in St. Georg, a central neighborhood that is easy to reach by public transport. Those wishing to see the interior should be aware that access for visitors is generally possible outside of prayer times, so it helps to plan accordingly.
The two minarets were redesigned in 2009 by artist Boran Burchhardt as removable art installations covered in geometric patterns. This makes them one of the very few cases in the world where minarets function as temporary works of art rather than fixed architectural elements.
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