Al-Burtasi Mosque
| Al-Burtasi Mosque | |
|---|---|
Arabic: مسجد البرطاسي | |
The mosque entrance in 2022 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tripoli, North Governorate |
| Country | Lebanon |
Location of the mosque in Lebanon | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°26′08.5″N 35°50′46.5″E / 34.435694°N 35.846250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mamluk |
| Date established | before 1381 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | Three |
| Minaret(s) | One |
| Materials | Stone; marble; glass |
The Al-Burtasi Mosque (Arabic: مسجد البرطاسي) is a mosque, located in Tripoli, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. The Burtasi mosque is considered one of the most beautiful Mamluk mosques in Tripoli. It is distinguished by its minaret and by its dark stone front decorated by black lines and white ornamentation.[1][2]: 62ff
History
The inscription on the main gate does not provide the date of its construction, but it is inferred that the mosque was constructed before 1381.[1]
The minaret and three domes are distinguishing features of the mosque.[1]: 39
The qibla wall is lined with marble, with the mihrab in the center. The mihrab is decorated with glass mosaic, which is rare for mosques in Tripoli.[1] In front of a golden background, a goblet is shown that holds green acanthus.[2]: 61
Tripoli landmark map
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Salam-Liebich, Hayat (1983), The Architecture of the Mamluk City of Tripoli, pp. 34–51, Wikidata Q115915646
- ^ a b Williams, Caroline (1994). "The Mosque of Sitt Hadaq". Muqarnas. 11: 55–64. ISSN 0732-2992. Wikidata Q115921651.
External links
Media related to Al-Burtasi Mosque at Wikimedia Commons