The Gurgi Mosque
History
Gurgi Mosque is a mosque in the Libyan city of Tripoli.It is located in the heart of the old Tripoli (the medina) in the framework of a complex of historical buildings.
The mosque is an important tourist attraction, just like the entire region; nearby is the Roman arch of Marcus Aurelius.The mosque was built in 1834 at the behest of Mustafa Gurgi.
Tripoli was then under the Ottoman rule of Pasha Yusuf Karamanli, who reigned between 1795 and 1832.
The Gurgi Mosque was constructed under the command of Naval Captain Mustafa Gurgi.Gurgi is an Arabic word that means "Georgian".To the right of the entrance is the anteroom which houses the graves of Gurgi and his family.
Urban and Architectural
The historic monument combines European and Islamic geometrics, in a manner that fuses diverse architectural styles from different civilizations into one expression of art and beauty. Its walls and columns are enhanced with natural marble and its floors are clad with multi-coloured tiles, creating a haven that is truly inspirational and captivating.
Another important feature of the mosque’s architecture is the minaret. It is approximately 25 m high, with two balconies adorned with natural green marble. Particular attention should also be paid to the arched entrances of the mosque etched with floral patterns, as well as the praying hall with its tall marble columns, creating valuable artistic outcomes.
Description
The construction of the Gurgi Mosque comes under 15 decorated domes. Visitors can enjoy exploring the calligraphy on the walls, etched with verses from the Quran in Andalusian lettering, as well as a range of decorations of geometric shapes, plants, and flowers. Like other classic ottoman-built mosques, there is also a tomb in the courtyard of the mosque for the founder, as well as other facilities.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurgi_Mosque
Details
Location
Al Hara Alkabir St, Tripoli, Libye
Worshippers
400
Owners
Mustafa Gurgi
Year of Build
1834
Area
700
Drawings
Map
History
Gurgi Mosque is a mosque in the Libyan city of Tripoli.It is located in the heart of the old Tripoli (the medina) in the framework of a complex of historical buildings.
The mosque is an important tourist attraction, just like the entire region; nearby is the Roman arch of Marcus Aurelius.The mosque was built in 1834 at the behest of Mustafa Gurgi.
Tripoli was then under the Ottoman rule of Pasha Yusuf Karamanli, who reigned between 1795 and 1832.
The Gurgi Mosque was constructed under the command of Naval Captain Mustafa Gurgi.Gurgi is an Arabic word that means "Georgian".To the right of the entrance is the anteroom which houses the graves of Gurgi and his family.
Urban and Architectural
The historic monument combines European and Islamic geometrics, in a manner that fuses diverse architectural styles from different civilizations into one expression of art and beauty. Its walls and columns are enhanced with natural marble and its floors are clad with multi-coloured tiles, creating a haven that is truly inspirational and captivating.
Another important feature of the mosque’s architecture is the minaret. It is approximately 25 m high, with two balconies adorned with natural green marble. Particular attention should also be paid to the arched entrances of the mosque etched with floral patterns, as well as the praying hall with its tall marble columns, creating valuable artistic outcomes.
Description
The construction of the Gurgi Mosque comes under 15 decorated domes. Visitors can enjoy exploring the calligraphy on the walls, etched with verses from the Quran in Andalusian lettering, as well as a range of decorations of geometric shapes, plants, and flowers. Like other classic ottoman-built mosques, there is also a tomb in the courtyard of the mosque for the founder, as well as other facilities.