Makhachkala, Dagestan, North Caucasus, Russia
Mosque · Modern · 20th Century
The Grand Mosque of Makhachkala (Yusuf Bey Cami) is the main mosque of the Republic of Dagestan. It was built in the 1990s with the help of Turkish masters and is modeled after the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul. It can accommodate up to 17,000 worshippers.
Construction: 1996 – 1997
Founder: Turkish Builders
Significance: One of the largest mosques in Europe, modeled after the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
- 1997: Completed
- 2005: Expanded to accommodate more worshippers
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Modern
Materials: Marble, Tile
- Minarets: Two tall minarets flanking the main dome.
- Interior: Richly decorated with calligraphy and geometric patterns.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 20:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 18:00 (winter) – Active mosque.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://masjid.ru
Address: Dakhadayeva St, 136, Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia
Coordinates: 42.9831, 47.5047