Novosibirsk Cathedral Mosque
Description:
Not far from the Railway District on Frunze 1a St. is the historical mosque of Novosibirsk, which is considered an architectural monument. The building was built in 1916, it was also given a pre-revolutionary appearance, the minaret was restored.
Sergey Pikulin worked on the creation of the project. Construction work was suspended in 1992, but in 1998 people began to gather in the building for joint prayers. The mosque is decorated with three towers-minarets, and the spires adorn the crescent moon. In height, the central minaret reaches 43 meters, and the side ones - 29 meters.
The large minaret is equipped with a spiral staircase that leads to the site located at an altitude of 30 meters. The mullah warns believers that it is time for prayer. Thanks to the beauty of the huge dome vault, you can feel the harmony of the universe.
The building has lancet windows, due to which the interior is very light. There is enough room for 200 people praying. Harmonious design emphasizes the metal cover of the vault. You can get to the sights by bus, trolleybus or using a minibus.