Changzhou Mosque

Changzhou Mosque
常州清真寺
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Branch/tradition	Sunni
Location
Location	Tianning, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China
Jiangsu
Geographic coordinates	31°46′31.6″N 119°57′20.8″E
Architecture
Type	mosque
Completed	2006
Specifications
Capacity	800 worshipers
Interior area	4,800 m^2
Dome height (outer)	36 meters
Minaret height	51 meters
Site area	1,354 m^2

The Changzhou Mosque (Chinese: 常州清真寺; pinyin: Chángzhōu Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Tianning District, Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China.[1]

History

The mosque was originally built during the Hongwu Emperor of Ming Dynasty. The original building was lowly shed^[clarification needed] and was repaired during the Wanli Emperor of Ming Dynasty and Tongzhi Emperor of Qing Dynasty. In 1996, it was rebuilt at its original site. In 2003, it was moved to the southeast corner junction of Gongyuan Road and Shuanggui Fang due to the needs of city construction. The relocation was completed in 2006.

Architecture

The mosque has an Arabic style of architecture which covers an area of 1,354 m^2. Its total floor area is 4,800 m^2. It consists of six floors for the main lobby and eight floors for local part in picturesque disorder. Its arched dome is 36 meters high and the minarets are 51 meters high. The whole building can accommodate up to 800 worshipers.

Transportation

The mosque is accessible south west of Changzhou Railway Station.

See also

• Islam in China
• List of mosques in China

References

1. "China Changzhou Nandajie Business, Leisure and Tourism Zone". Archived from the original on 2015-01-28. Retrieved 2015-01-24.