The Mosque

The building in which the Stockholm Mosque is now housed in is the former electrical power plant that was designed in 1903 by Swedish architect Ferdinand Boberg. Boberg was fascinated by Islamic themes, using green and white geometric tile work and high vaulted ceilings in the interior of the cavernous building from the very beginning. The building is not spectacular from the outside, since the city code prohibits buildings from "sticking out" too much, but the decorative touches that define a mosque can be found inside. Enormous crystal chandeliers hang from the ceilings and Islamic patterns can be seen etched by the vaulted windows. This is a popular tourist attraction as well as a beloved house of worship for the Muslims of Stockholm.

General information

Address: Kapellgränd 10
Phone: +46(0)8 509 109 00
Subway: Medborgarplatsen
Homepage: www.stockholmsmoske.org (Swedish only)

Photo: Islamiska förbundet

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