Mosque

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Jul 31, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025
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A Remarkable Mosque

The Mosque, constructed in 1910, is distinctive with its colorful, tip-tilted triple roof and wooden exterior pillars, resembling a Chinese Buddhist temple.

Founded by local craftsmen, it is historically significant as the only mosque to survive the early Bolshevik era in Karakol, despite closing from 1933 to 1943. Its architecture showcases carved-layered eaves, blending local styles with influences from neighboring cultures.

Key Highlights

🕌 Unique Architecture
🏛️ Historical Resilience
🌼 Cultural Significance

Accessible for free, this mosque attracts tourists, families, historians, and architecture enthusiasts alike, offering a glimpse into Kyrgyz cultural heritage.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Mosque

Architectural Influence

The mosque's design features elements typical of both Islamic and Buddhist architecture.

Historical Survival

It is the only one of Karakol's nine mosques to survive the Soviet era destruction.

Craftsmanship

Built by local craftsmen, it showcases intricate woodwork and colorful decorations.

Location

cnr Bektenov & Jusup Abdrakhmanov