Strasbourg Mosque, Islamic place of worship in Heyritz district, Strasbourg, France
The Strasbourg Mosque stands on the banks of the Ill in the Heyritz district, south of the Grande Île. It was designed by Italian architect Paolo Portoghesi, whose scheme was chosen over a futuristic proposal by Zaha Hadid. Its dome, 24 metres high and 17 metres in diameter, was set in place on 27 November 2009, the day of Eid al-Adha.
Construction began in 2004 and replaced an earlier prayer room that had operated in a converted factory since 1982. The new building gave the community a dedicated space for their religious practices.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for the Muslim community and provides spaces for prayer, learning, and meetings. You can see people from different backgrounds coming together to worship and share knowledge in the building.
The building is located in the Heyritz district and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should know that this is an active place of worship and should respect the customs and guidelines of the building.
The design competition for the mosque also drew a futuristic proposal from Zaha Hadid, but the jury chose Paolo Portoghesi, architect of the Mosque of Rome. The 24-metre dome, 17 metres in diameter, was lifted into place on 27 November 2009, the day of Eid al-Adha.
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