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Italy is a European country that is located along the Mediterranean coastline and is famous for its art and ancient ruins. There are a few mosques in Italy to visit for the Islamic community. Even though Islam is a minority religion in Italy, there are many communities formed in different parts of the country for the local Muslim community, where most of them are migrants, to participate in various activities by preserving their culture and traditions. Most of the Muslims present in Italy are Sunni. Italy is also considered to be the home to the fourth-largest Muslim population in Europe.
Top 11 Mosques In Italy
Here are a few famous mosques to visit in Italy:
1. Grand Mosque Of Rome
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The Grand Mosque of Rome, located in Parioli, Rome, Italy, is the largest mosque in the Western world. This building is located at the foot of the Parioli mountains, which is in the north of the city. This place can accommodate more than 12000 people with many religious, cultural and social activities going on to connect Muslims together. There are also many teachings, wedding ceremonies, exhibitions, funeral services and other events happening in this place. It is also famous for its amazing architecture and its beautiful interior design with different complexes for various activities.
Location: Viale della Moschea, 85, 00197 Roma RM, Italy
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM
2. Faizan-e-Madina
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Faizan-e-Madina, located in the heart of Bologna, is a Sunni mosque. This mosque conducts many services in Arabic to spread its teachings. There is also a separate prayer area for women at all the necessary activities designed with a comfortable environment. There is also wheelchair accessibility along with wash areas. This mosque welcomes not only the locals but also the visitors from outside for their spiritual connection. It is also known for its detailed interior design with a very peaceful environment.
Location: Giovanni Papini, 8, 40128 Bologna BO, Italy
Timings: 24*7
3. Mosque Of The Merciful
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The Mosque of the Merciful, also known as the Mosque of Segrate, is located on the border of the Milano Due suburb. This was the first mosque in Italy that was built with a dome and minaret after the demolition of mosques in 1300. This is considered to be the second most important mosque in Italy. It opened in May 1988. This mosque depends on the cultural association of the Muslim Centre for Milan. There are also Islamic lessons taught on Sundays.
Location: Cassanese, 3, 20054 Segrate MI, Italy
Timings: 11 AM – 12 AM
4. Bari Central Mosque
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Bari Central Mosque, which is located in the heart of Bari, Italy, is a spiritual and cultural centre for the local Muslim community. It is built with detailed designs reflecting the traditional Islamic features with a dome and peaceful atmosphere for worship. The mosque also provides an opportunity for tourists to engage and learn about the local culture. The community also organizes events and educational sessions for visitors interested in learning about Islam in Italy.
Location: Michele Cifarelli, 28/C, 70124 Bari BA, Italy
Timings: 12 PM – 9 PM
5. Masjid Omar Ibn Al Khattab
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Masjid Omar Ibn Al Khattab is a large mosque located near the central station of Turin, which is just a five-minute walk away. Mosque is famous for its clean and comfortable surroundings with also a special prayer area for women. There are also events organised in this mosque for the visitors to learn. There are also many Islamic shops near the mosque. There are many speeches conducted in this mosque to learn about the way of life through the teachings.
Location: Saluzzo, 18, 10125 Torino TO, Italy
6. Masjid Ar-Rahmah
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Masjid Ar-Rahmah, located in Catania, Italy, is a well-maintained place that can accommodate a large number of people in the mosque. It is known for its beautiful, clean and peaceful atmosphere, which is a must-visit in Catania. It is also near the Catania port. There are also wash areas that are clean and spacious for the visitors. It is known for its beautiful interior design with three floors of prayer rooms organised. It is known to be one of the most beautiful mosques out of the nearby cities.
Location: Piazza Cutelli, 6A, 95131 Catania CT, Italy
Timings: 3 AM – 11 PM
7. Mosque Taiba
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Mosque Taiba is established in Torino city, Italy. It is very famous among the local Muslim community in the area, which offers prayer services and teachings delivered in Arabic and Italian every Friday. The mosque has a main prayer hall and also separate spaces for women. It is a very big mosque with a spacious and peaceful area along with many books available for guidance about Islam. This mosque is just a few minutes walk away from the Carmagnola bus stop.
Location: Chivasso, 10f, 10152 Torino TO, Italy
Timings: 24*7
8. Islamic Cultural Association Muhammadiah
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Islamic Cultural Association Muhammadiah is not just the most important but also a community centre. This centre preserves the Islamic identity by building a Muslim community and promoting teachings about the Islamic way of life. This mosque organises prayer facilities every day for five times along with many educational services for children and adults in the evening and weekend classes. It also organises marriages, funerals and many more following the traditions and cultures. This mosque is also known for its clean and peaceful environment with friendly people to meet in the centre.
Location: Fausto Massimini, 25124 Brescia BS, Italy
Timings: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
9. Moschea Al-Farouk
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Moschea Al-Farouk is a Sunni mosque located in Padua, Veneto, Italy. This mosque is designed to be kid-friendly, which is an amazing place to visit for families to come together and participate in various community activities. There are special prayer spaces for women, ensuring a comfortable and clean environment. It is also known to be very spacious with comfortable carpets with reading areas. There are also Arabic lessons on the weekends for children to learn.
Location: Corso Tre Venezie, 20, 35135 Padova PD, Italy
10. Islamic Cultural Centre
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The Islamic Cultural Centre located in Venice, Italy, is situated right next to the Paolucci Longhena station of bus 13. This is a comparatively smaller mosque, but it is known for its various activities and peaceful environment with a welcoming atmosphere created by the local community. It has a well-maintained area with its small, beautiful architecture reflecting the importance and significance of Islam. This place also has a prayer area for both men and women. It is also located near the centre of Margera.
Location: Viale Antonio Paolucci, 42, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
11. Islamic Cultural Centre Carpi
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The Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy, located in Carpi, is a Sunni mosque in Emilia-Romagna. This mosque serves as a community hub for the local Muslims to promote cultural and religious education, which also offers a wide range of facilities with a separate prayer space for women. This mosque is also kid-friendly for families to visit together and participate in the daily prayers, special events, or community activities. This place has a very supportive and friendly environment that aims to promote the culture and traditions.
Location: Unione Sovietica, 2, 41012 Carpi MO, Italy
Timings: 5 AM – 11 PM
Italy, which is a European country, is known for its many local Muslim communities, with many migrants being a part of it. Even though they are in the minority, there are still many mosques to explore with various architectural designs, teachings and religious activities being organised. They are also very welcoming and friendly with all the visitors, which allows exploring the culture. To know more about these places and for further information, visit TripXL.
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