Al-Jazzar Mosque
מסגד אל-ג'זאר
A green-domed mosque built in 1781 by the Ottoman governor Ahmad al-Jazzar Pasha, and one of the largest mosques in Israel.
Al-Jazzar Mosque was commissioned by Ahmad al-Jazzar Pasha, the governor of Acre, who was notorious for his brutality. Its green dome and slender minarets define the skyline of the Old City. The courtyard is surrounded by arcades and features a sundial. The mosque is said to house a hair of the Prophet Muhammad. Non-Muslims may visit outside prayer times with a ticket. Dress modestly, and women should cover their hair (headscarves are available at the entrance). It stands opposite the entrance to the Knights' Hall.
Opening hours
Open outside worship times (about 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Knights' Halls (Hospitaller Fortress)
- Old City of Acre
- Templars' Tunnel
- Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh, Bahjí
- Achziv National Park
- Wadi Nisnas
- German Colony
- Madatech – Israel National Museum of Science