Mansouri Great Mosque, 13th century mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon
The Mansouri Great Mosque spans 3,000 square meters with a central courtyard, three-sided arcades, and a prayer hall containing multiple granite columns.
Built between 1294 and 1314 on the remains of the Crusader Church of St. Mary, the mosque marks the first architectural work of the Mamluk period in Tripoli.
The mosque maintains an extensive collection of religious texts and houses sacred relics, including a hair from Prophet Muhammad's beard received in 1891.
Visitors can access the mosque through three separate entrances, with the main prayer hall measuring 1,631 square meters divided into multiple aisles by stone piers.
The mosque's qibla wall points at 182 degrees towards Petra instead of Mecca, presenting an unusual orientation among Islamic religious structures.
Location: Tripoli
Inception: 1314
Architectural style: Norman architecture, Mamluk architecture
GPS coordinates: 34.43450,35.84250
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:09
Lebanon offers diverse photo opportunities, from natural limestone formations at Raouché to ancient Roman ruins in Baalbek. The country features underground caves at Jeita, medieval markets in Byblos, and historic cedar forests. Religious buildings, coastal fortresses, and traditional architecture in cities like Tripoli and Beirut present cultural heritage. Natural areas include the Qadisha Valley, Bekaa Valley vineyards, and Mediterranean beaches at Palm Islands Reserve.
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