Xiguan Mosque
| Xiguan Mosque | |
|---|---|
西关清真寺 | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location | Chengguan, Lanzhou, Gansu, China |
  Shown within Gansu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°03′36″N 103°48′34″E / 36.05997°N 103.80937°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Arabic Minimalism |
| Completed | 1990, 2023 |
| Demolished | 1966-1967 |
The Xiguan Mosque (simplified Chinese: 西关清真寺; traditional Chinese: 西關清真寺; pinyin: Xīguān Qīngzhēnsì), is a mosque in Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China.[1]
History
[edit]The mosque was originally built during the Wanli Emperor of the Ming dynasty. During the Qing dynasty, the mosque underwent two big reconstructions. The mosque was rebuilt in 1990. In 2023 the Lanzhou government transformed Xiguan mosque and redesigned its façades and dome.
Architecture
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The style of the mosque follows the Arabic Islamic style, while the prayer hall combines the Chinese classical and Arabic architectural style. The mosque covers an area of 467 m2 with its prayer hall spans over 141 m2.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque, West Cross Mosque Lanzhou". Tour-Beijing.com. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
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