Brazil Mosque
History
Its architecture follows the patterns of the Muslim temples and enchants by its shapes and by the richness of details in the finishing of its interior. Its construction was idealized by architect Paulo Camasmie, who also designed the Orthodox Cathedral of São Paulo. Although the mosque started its activities in 1927, it was only inaugurated in 1956. It is located in the neighborhood of Cambuci, in the city of São Paulo, and is currently considered one of the most important in Latin America, being the first mosque built in Brazil.
Urban and Architectural
The Brazil Mosque is located in the city of São Paulo, in Brazil. It is the first mosque built in the country in 1927. The current building, however, is a later construction from 1956. The mosque has a centralised ground plan, with the main dome in the centre. It has approximately 2000m2, a minaret and a tower.
Description
References
https://cidadedesaopaulo.com/atrativos/mesquita-brasil/?lang=pt
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesquita_Brasil
Details
Location
Rua Barão de Jaguara, 632 - Cambuci, São Paulo - SP, 01520-010
Owners
Muslim Benevolent Society (Sociedade Beneficente Muçulmana)
Architect Name
Year of Build
1956
Area
2000m2
Drawings
Map
History
Its architecture follows the patterns of the Muslim temples and enchants by its shapes and by the richness of details in the finishing of its interior. Its construction was idealized by architect Paulo Camasmie, who also designed the Orthodox Cathedral of São Paulo. Although the mosque started its activities in 1927, it was only inaugurated in 1956. It is located in the neighborhood of Cambuci, in the city of São Paulo, and is currently considered one of the most important in Latin America, being the first mosque built in Brazil.
Urban and Architectural
The Brazil Mosque is located in the city of São Paulo, in Brazil. It is the first mosque built in the country in 1927. The current building, however, is a later construction from 1956. The mosque has a centralised ground plan, with the main dome in the centre. It has approximately 2000m2, a minaret and a tower.
Description