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Westermoskee, Islamic center in De Baarsjes, Netherlands

The Westermoskee spans 800 square meters and includes a 42-meter minaret alongside a central dome on the bank of the Schinkel river.

The construction of this religious building commenced in 2013, reaching completion in 2015, with an official inauguration on April 1, 2016.

The French architects Marc and Nada Breitman designed the structure by integrating New Classical and Ottoman architectural elements into the Dutch urban landscape.

The mosque accommodates 1700 people and provides educational courses, cultural programs, and religious services including Shahada ceremonies for new converts.

The total investment for this religious edifice reached approximately 7 million euros, making it the largest mosque structure in Amsterdam.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 2015

Official opening: April 1, 2016

Website: http://westermoskee.org

GPS coordinates: 52.36611,4.86056

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17

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