Centro Cultural Islámico (M-30 Mosque), Madrid
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The Centro Cultural Islámico (Islamic Cultural Center) in Madrid, popularly known as the Mezquita M.30 ("M-30 mosque") because it stands beside the motorway, is the largest mosque in Europe.
History
The mosque complex was designed by three Polish architects and financed by Saudi Arabia. King Juan Carlos I and Prince Salman ben Abdelaziz attended the opening ceremony in 1992.
What to See
The mosque is mostly modern in design, but with traditional elements such as a minaret with balcony. Made of fine white marble, it includes a college, ritual bath house, gymnasium, cafe and an Arabian restaurant called Zahara.
Quick Facts
| Address: | 4 Salvador de Madariaga, Madrid, Spain |
| Neighborhood: | Ventas |
| Phone: | +34 91 3262610 Zahara restaurant: +34 91 404 3150). |
| Metro: | Barrio de la Concepción |
| Hours: | 10am-8pm Sat-Thu; 10am-midday & 4-8pm Fri |
| Services: | Muslims pray five times a day. Consult the mosque's prayer timetable for exact times. |
Sources
- WGuides.com.
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