Mosque Schwetzingen, Cultural heritage monument in Schwetzingen Palace Gardens, Germany
The mosque features two minarets flanking a central domed construction with ornate prayer halls, decorated with intricate patterns and wooden lattice work throughout.
Nicolas de Pigage constructed this garden mosque between 1779 and 1795 for Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria, drawing inspiration from London's Kew Gardens.
The interior walls display inscriptions in both Arabic and German languages, presenting philosophical aphorisms about wisdom, industry, and religious tolerance.
The building stands as part of the palace garden complex, offering visitors access to the central space, prayer halls, and views of the surrounding Turkish Garden.
German stonemasons who carved the Arabic inscriptions in 1794 made multiple errors in consonant placement and vocalization marks throughout the text.
Location: Schwetzingen
Inception: 1779
Founders: Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria
GPS coordinates: 49.38073,8.56367
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:59
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