Mosque of Rome
| Mosque of Rome | |
|---|---|
Moschea di Roma | |
The mosque in 2016 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Friday mosque |
| Leadership | Muhammad Hassan, Abdulghaffar (Chief Imam and Khatib) |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Parioli, Rome |
| Country | Italy |
Location of the mosque in Rome | |
Interactive map of Mosque of Rome | |
| Coordinates | 41°56′5.17″N 12°29′42.8″E / 41.9347694°N 12.495222°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architects | Paolo Portoghesi, Vittorio Gigliotti, Sami Mousawi, Nino Tozzo |
| Completed | 1994 |
| Construction cost | €40 million |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 12,000 worshipers |
| Dome | 1 + 16 smaller domes |
| Dome height (outer) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Minaret height | 43 m (141 ft) |
The Mosque of Rome (Italian: Moschea di Roma), also known as the Great Mosque of Rome, is a Friday mosque situated in Parioli, Rome, Italy. With a land area of 30,000 square metres (320,000 sq ft), it is the largest mosque in the Western world and can accommodate more than 12,000 worshipers. The building is located in the Acqua Acetosa area, at the foot of the Parioli Mounts, north of the city. It is also the seat of the Italian Islamic Cultural Centre (Italian: Centro Culturale Islamico d'Italia).
In addition to being a meeting place for religious activities, it provides cultural and social services variously connecting Muslims together. It also holds teachings, wedding ceremonies, funeral services, exegesis, exhibitions, conventions, and other events, despite being located in an area with relatively few Muslims.