Sixty Dome Mosque (Shat Gombuj Masjid)
ষাট গম্বুজ মসজিদ
The largest medieval mosque in 15th-century Bengal, with 77 domes and 60 stone pillars. It is the core of the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat, a World Heritage Site.
The Sixty Dome Mosque was built in the mid-15th century by Khan Jahan Ali, a general of the sultanate. It is the best-preserved and largest medieval brick mosque in Bangladesh. Despite its name, which means 'sixty domes,' it actually has 77 small domes and 7 four-sided roofs. Inside, 60 stone pillars support the structure. The overall design is solid and simple, with finely detailed terracotta decoration. The Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1985. Entry costs about 500 taka for foreigners and includes the nearby Bagerhat Museum. It is generally open from about 09:00 to 17:00, though it is usually closed on Sunday mornings and closed during Friday prayers. The mosque is about 40 km from Khulna, a 1-hour journey by bus or hired car, and is often combined with the Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali and the Nine Dome Mosque as a day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; closed Friday during prayers
Nearby sights
- Singair Mosque
- Ronvijoypur Mosque
- Nine Dome Mosque
- Mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali
- Khan Jahan Ali Bridge (Rupsha Bridge)
- Mongla
- Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Centre
- Harbaria Eco-tourism Centre