Muhammad Mosque, Baku
Muhammad Mosque is a mosque that was established in the 11th century. According to an inscription on the wall of the mosque, it was built by ustad-rais Muhammad the son of Abu Bakr in 1079. It was the first building in Azerbaijan that used Islamic architecture.
The mosque is also known as Siniggala Mosque, which means "damaged tower." The minaret was damaged when the Russians bombed Baku in 1723. The minaret remained damaged through the 19th century.
The rebuilt minaret was constructed to resemble the older version as closely as possible. A set of narrow, winding stairs are located inside the trunk of the minaret though visitors are not allowed inside in order to preserve the space.
Muhammad Mosque is located in the Inner City, directly behind the Swiss Embassy. The narrow streets of Baku's Inner City allow visitors to have an excellent, up close view of the mosque and its minaret.
The mosque is also known as Siniggala Mosque, which means "damaged tower." The minaret was damaged when the Russians bombed Baku in 1723. The minaret remained damaged through the 19th century.
The rebuilt minaret was constructed to resemble the older version as closely as possible. A set of narrow, winding stairs are located inside the trunk of the minaret though visitors are not allowed inside in order to preserve the space.
Muhammad Mosque is located in the Inner City, directly behind the Swiss Embassy. The narrow streets of Baku's Inner City allow visitors to have an excellent, up close view of the mosque and its minaret.
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Sight Name: Muhammad Mosque
Sight Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (See walking tours in Baku)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (See walking tours in Baku)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Baku, Azerbaijan
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