Mosque of Rome

The Mosque of Rome (Grande Moschea di Roma) is the largest mosque in Italy and one of the largest in Western Europe, inaugurated in 1995. It was designed by Italian architect Paolo Portoghesi and combines traditional Islamic forms with contemporary architectural elements.

The complex includes a spacious columned prayer hall, a prominent minaret, landscaped courtyards and attached cultural facilities such as a library and conference spaces that host exhibitions and community events. It serves Rome’s Muslim community for daily prayers, Friday congregations and religious festivals.

Planning and construction brought together international and local Muslim communities and Italian institutions; the building opened as a purpose-built national mosque and cultural center in the mid-1990s. Since opening it has been a focal point for religious life and intercultural dialogue in Rome.

The mosque is located in the northern part of Rome, within the city’s urban area and accessible from central Rome by public transport; it lies east of the main historic center.

• Architectural note: Designed by architect Paolo Portoghesi and inaugurated in 1995, it is the largest mosque in Italy and among the largest in Western Europe.
• Practical detail: The complex includes a visible minaret and landscaped grounds and is used for regular prayer services as well as cultural and educational programs.

What to See #

• Main prayer hall: A large, columned prayer hall designed to accommodate congregational prayers and ritual functions, forming the central liturgical space of the complex.
• Cultural and community center: Attached cultural and community facilities including meeting rooms, exhibition spaces and a library that support religious education and intercultural events in the complex.