Jamia Masjid, Srinagar
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A 14th-century great mosque in the heart of the Old City. Its courtyard arcades, supported by 378 whole cedar pillars, are truly awe-inspiring.
Jamia Masjid, Srinagar was first built in 1394. It has been burned and rebuilt several times, and the present building is a typical Indo-Saracenic style structure. Four wooden spires frame a central garden courtyard. The highlight is the 378 whole cedar pillars inside. It lies in the Nowhatta area of the Old City and can be visited together with the nearby Khanqah-e-Moula and the Old City bazaars. Dress modestly, and avoid visiting during the Friday noon prayers.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset (except prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Khanqah-e-Moula
- Hari Parbat
- Nigeen Lake
- Sri Pratap Singh Museum
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Char Chinar
- Dal Lake