Moschea di Roma, Mosque in Parioli district, Rome, Italy
The Moschea di Roma is a house of prayer in the Parioli district, located at the foot of the hills of the same name and covering roughly 7.5 acres (3 hectares). The structure combines white travertine with pink terracotta and forms a sprawling complex with domes, arches, and a slender minaret.
The land was granted by the city council in 1974, and construction began a decade later under the direction of Paolo Portoghesi. The doors opened in June 1995, bringing the largest Islamic house of prayer in the Western world into being.
The name reflects the Islamic presence in Italy and connects to the role of this building as a gathering point for prayer and community life. Visitors today see worshippers removing their shoes before entering and assembling for communal prayer sessions.
The site sits near residential neighborhoods and public transport links, making it accessible to visitors arriving from different parts of the city. The courtyard and gardens offer quiet spaces for reflection, while the cultural center attached provides rooms for educational programs and events.
The columns in the prayer hall branch upward like tree trunks, a design element that recalls natural forms while supporting the dome. The architecture merges Maghreb, Ottoman, and Persian traditions with Italian materials, creating a rare synthesis of Eastern and Western building craft.
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