Al-Uwaysiyat Mosque

The Al-Uwaysiyat is a mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon. It was built in 1461 during the Mamluks period.[1]

Al-Uwaysiyat Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationTripoli, Lebanon
Architecture
StyleMamluk
Completed1461

History

The mosque was built in 1461. It was renovated in 1534 during the Ottoman period.[1]

Architecture

This mosque is known for its large mid-dome and for its cylindrical Ottoman minaret. From the balcony of its minaret, a smaller cylindrical shape starts than ends with a conical head.

References

  1. Salam-Liebich, Hayat. The Architecture of the Mamluk City of Tripoli. pp. 82–83.


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