Great Mosque of Ramla
Mosque in Ramla, Central, Israel
31°55′30.07″N 34°52′30.23″E / 31.9250194°N 34.8750639°E / 31.9250194; 34.8750639
The Great Mosque of Ramla (Hebrew: המסגד הגדול ברמלה) is a mosque in Ramla, Central District, Israel.
History
The mosque was originally constructed as a church in 12th century. During the Mamluk Sultanate rule, the church was transformed into a mosque in 1266. A mihrab and minaret were added to the structure.[1]
Architecture
The mosque consists of three parallel halls, a nave and two transepts.[1]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance south of Ramla Station of Israel Railways.
See also
- List of mosques in Israel
- Islam in Israel
References
- ^ a b "The Great Mosque of Ramla". Ramla Tourism Website. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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Mosques in Israel
- Al-Jazzar Mosque
- Al-Muallaq Mosque
- Mahmood Mosque
- Great Mosque of Ramla
- White Mosque (Ramle)
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