Al-Burtasi Mosque

The Al-Burtasi is a mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon. The Burtasi mosque is considered one of the most beautiful Mamluk mosques in Tripoli. It is distinguished by its minaret and by its dark stone front decorated by black lines and white ornamentation.[1][2]

Al-Burtasi Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationTripoli, Lebanon
Architecture
Date establishedbefore 1381

History

The inscription on the main gate does not provide the date of its construction, but it is inferred that the mosque was constructed before 1381.[2]

Architecture

The minaret and three domes are distinguishing features of this mosque.[2]

Interior

The qibla wall is lined with marble, with the mihrab in the center.[2] The mihrab is decorated with glass mosaic, which is rare for mosques in Tripoli.[2]

References
  1. Necipoğlu, Gülru (1 August 1994). Muqarnas: An Annual on Islamic Art and Architecture. BRILL. pp. 62–. ISBN 90-04-10070-9.
  2. Salam-Liebich, Hayaf. The Architecture of the Mamluk City of Tripoli. pp. 34–51.


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