Al-Attar Mosque

The Al-Attar Mosque is a mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon.[1]

Al-Attar Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationTripoli, Lebanon
Architecture
StyleMamluk
Completed1350
Minaret(s)1

History

The mosque was built in 1350 by a rich perfume merchant, hence the name.[1]

Architecture

The distinguishing features of this mosque are its eastern and western gates, and the square shaped minaret.

References

  1. Salam-Liebich, Hayat. The Architecture of the Mamluk City of Tripoli. pp. 68–78.


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