A major contemporary religious complex near Prospekt Mira, recognised by its golden dome and tall minarets. Its architecture broadens the usual picture of religious Moscow and reflects the cultural diversity of the capital.
Official websiteCheck current opening hours and visitor rules on the official website before you go.
Visitors should respect dress rules, prayer times and any access restrictions in force. From outside, the mosque fits naturally into a walk around Olimpiysky Prospekt and Prospekt Mira.
The nearest metro station is Prospekt Mira.
A few more Moscow attractions with a similar kind of visit.
This historic department-store building on Lubyanka Square combines recognisable architecture, a large central atrium and family-oriented spaces after its reconstruction. Even without shopping, it works as a worthwhile interior stop between the Kremlin, Nikolskaya Street and Chistye Prudy.
District: Meshchansky
A landscaped walking area along the western Kremlin wall, connecting Manezhnaya Square, the Kremlin entrances and Borovitskaya Square. Memorials and close views of the Kremlin sit beside tree-lined paths, flowerbeds and places for a short rest.
District: Tverskoy
The ancient monastery contains one of Moscow’s oldest surviving stone churches, while the Andrei Rublev Museum focuses on medieval Russian icons and religious art. It is an important stop for anyone interested in Moscow before the imperial and Soviet periods.
District: Tagansky