Caoqiao Mosque
Coordinates: 32°01′46.7″N 118°46′40.3″E / 32.029639°N 118.777861°E
Caoqiao Mosque 草桥清真寺 | |
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Basic information | |
Location | No. 26-32, Ganyu Lane, Qinhuai, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China |
Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
Architectural description | |
Architectural type | Mosque |
The Caoqiao Mosque (Chinese: 草桥清真寺; pinyin: Cǎoqiáo Qīngzhēnsì) is a mosque in Qinhuai District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, China.
History
The mosque was originally constructed during the Qianlong Emperor rule of Qing Dynasty. Since then, the mosque has been reconstructed and removed several times.[1]
Architecture
The mosque was built with traditional Chinese architecture style. It consists of main prayer hall, teaching room, ablution room and wing room.[2]
Transportation
The mosque is accessible within walking distance west of Zhangfuyuan Station of Nanjing Metro.
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Caoqiao Mosque. |
References
- ↑ "Nanjing Caoqiao Mosque". leadtochina.com.
- ↑ "Nanjing Caoqiao Mosque". muslim2china.com.
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