Faisal Mosque, Pakistan
From series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
Faisal Mosque is the mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is the largest mosque on the territory of South-Eastern Asia. In the world, it is in the fourth place in the area. This mosque doesn’t look like other Pakistani mosques. A famous Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay didn’t want to make traditional cupolas and created the unusual constructions that resemble a Beduin tent.
Before the building was organized an international competition in which architects from 17 countries submitted 43 proposals. Design of Vedat Dalokay was chosen as the most extraordinary and symbolic. The unusual building looked quite harmonious and unusual. Enter to the mosque you can through the inner yard that is decorated with a small artificial pond and marvellous fountains. The most beautiful marble types, delicate mosaics and calligraphic patterns were used for the inner decoration. The best masters from Pakistan did their best to decorate this mosque.
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Fuel station: 'HUSSAIN GAS STATION' in 1.84 km
Supermarket: 'Abdullah Groceries' in 1.64 km
Parking: 'Parking Lot' in 0.47 km
Apotheek: 'RAZA HEALTHCARE CLINIC AND PHARMACY' in 0.89 km
Police station: 'Margalla Police Station' in 2.33 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Maantu Gul Kitchen' in 0.56 km
Railway station: '7th Avenue Station' in 3.59 km
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Top destination around Faisal Mosque - Islamabad
There is a large number of wonderful places in Islamabad. Shah Faisal Mosque is the most interesting sight from architectural and religious points of view. The walls of this building have enough space for up to 70 thousand of people. Garden of Roses and Jasmine remains the most beautiful place of the city. Besides flower beds the park is decorated by wonderful fountains, statues and decorative bushes.
On the territory of the city are also located several lakes. The biggest ones of them are Lotus Lake, Raval and Simli. Just like any Middle East city, Islamabad has rich choice of trading squares and markets – Abpara Market, Melody Market, Covered Market, Juma Bazar, and Jinnah Market. Among cultural facilities of the city the most notable ones are Lok Virsa Museum, Pakistan Museum of Natural History and Islamabad Museum.
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