Ali Bitchin Mosque
| Ali Bitchin Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد علي بتشين | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Casbah, Algiers |
| Country | Algeria |
Location of the mosque in Algiers | |
Interactive map of Ali Bitchin Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 36°47′13″N 3°03′43″E / 36.7870337°N 3.0619106°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Islamic architecture |
| Style | Ottoman |
| Founder | Ali Bitchin |
| Completed | 1622 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 800 worshippers |
| Interior area | 500 m2 (5,400 sq ft) |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Minaret height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Part of | Casbah of Algiers |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (v) |
| Reference | 565 |
| Inscription | 1992 (16th Session) |
The Ali Bitchin Mosque (Arabic: مسجد علي بتشين) is a Sunni mosque in Algiers, Algeria. It's named after Ali Bitchin, who ordered its construction in 1622 CE. It is situated inside the Casbah of Algiers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at the crosspoint between Bab El Oued and the lower area of the Casbah.