Al-Burtasi Mosque
Also known as: Al-Burtasi Mosque
mosque in Tripoli, Lebanon
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Overview
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The Al-Burtasi Mosque stands in the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon. It is also known as the Burtasi mosque and school (madrasa) and takes its name from its founder, Isa ibn Umar al-Burtasi. It is regarded as a fine example of Mamluk architecture in the city. Its dark stone façade is decorated with black lines and white ornament, and the building is covered by three domes. The minaret is described as resembling those of al-Andalus.
History
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The historical inscription above the main gate does not record the date of construction. Some historians place its founding before 1324. The name of the mosque derives from Isa ibn Umar al-Burtasi, who is named as its founder.
From Wikipedia
The Al-Burtasi Mosque (Arabic: مسجد البرطاسي) is a mosque, located in Tripoli, in the Northern Governorate of Lebanon. The Burtasi mosque is considered one of the most beautiful Mamluk mosques in Tripoli. It is distinguished by its minaret and by its dark stone front decorated by black lines and white ornamentation.
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