Al-Omari Grand Mosque, Romanesque mosque in central Beirut, Lebanon.
The Al-Omari Grand Mosque features a cross-shaped plan with Byzantine architectural elements, incorporating sandstone construction and traditional Mamluk design patterns.
The structure began as a Roman temple to Jupiter, transformed into a Byzantine church, then a Crusader church before becoming a mosque under Mamluk rule in 1291.
The mosque serves as a primary religious center in Beirut, combining Islamic worship practices with architectural elements from Roman, Byzantine, and Mamluk periods.
Located in downtown Beirut at coordinates 33.897621, 35.505211, the mosque welcomes visitors throughout the year with no entrance fee.
The structure maintains Greek inscriptions and architectural features from multiple historical periods, displaying the evolution of religious buildings in Lebanon.
Location: Beirut
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 33.89762,35.50521
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:11
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