Great Mosque of Rome

Located in Rome, Lazio, Great Mosque of Rome is a major mosque and the seat of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy. The site’s historical development can be traced through institutional and architectural evidence. The mosque and Islamic cultural centre were developed between 1975 and 1995.

The Italian Ministry of Culture records the donation of the site in 1975, the laying of the first stone in 1984, and the inauguration on 21 June 1995. The design is associated with Paolo Portoghesi, Vittorio Gigliotti and Sami Mousawi. In physical form, Contemporary Islamic architecture.

Designed by Paolo Portoghesi, Vittorio Gigliotti and Sami Mousawi as a large mosque and Islamic cultural center. Regular sacred use includes: Daily prayer; Friday prayer. Its formal name is Grande Moschea di Roma.

Its institutional oversight is linked to Centro Islamico Culturale d’Italia. The complex continues to function as a Muslim place of worship and cultural centre. Visitors should respect prayer activity and consult the institution for current access arrangements, particularly on Fridays, religious holidays and during major community events.