The Majestic Mosque of Porto-Novo, which was constructed between 1912 and 1935, initially gives the impression of being a cathedral due to its grand front, twin towers, multi-coloured walls, and carved wooden door. The architecture is reminiscent of churches from Bahia, a state in northern Brazil, from the 17th and 18th centuries, and is decorated in a colour scheme of faded yellows, browns, greens, and blues. The Grand Mosque in Lagos served as the inspiration for the design of the Grand Mosque, which historians think was constructed by the same master masons.
The mosque has two flanking bays and a long central hall that is aligned with the Qibla. Much of this structure is now in ruins. The Grand Mosque, which is still used for daily sermons, was designated a historic monument by the city.
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