Juma Mosque
Juma Mosque
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Juby J
Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates344 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
See there are 2 ways to travel to Qabala. The new road is fast and better but there are multiple small hidden gems across old road. It is under construction but I think in a year it would be fantastic to go around that route. One such gem on this route is this old historic mosque. Not a must visit but if you are on this route why not stop by, take a glance of history and some pictures before you move on.
Written May 22, 2024
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WEWEWEA
World940 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Great architecture. Clean and accessible, also by non-muslim tourists. Free entrance and free parking across the road.
Written June 10, 2016
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,147 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
In between Baku and Sheki there's not a lot to see, so tourists stop at the Juma Mosque. It is a brand new mosque with a lot of emotional and historical background ; first build during the early stages of Arab conquest in 743, it collapsed during subsequent earthquakes. More importantly (in light of the current political situation), Armenian nationalists destroyed it in 1918. Ilham Aliyev ordered it rebuilt to make a point . . .
The mosque itself is not remarkable, but it is worth the stop if only to better understand the geopolitics of this region.
The mosque itself is not remarkable, but it is worth the stop if only to better understand the geopolitics of this region.
Written October 28, 2023
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James Burton
San Antonio, TX1 contribution
Sep 2019
This historical masterpiece is a must to visit in Azerbaijan. The building has very long and sad history
Written September 18, 2019
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Salma K
Abbottabad, Pakistan214 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
It was a lovely construction.When we enyered it was snowing lightly .The exterior had big couryuards and some deep ponds on the front side.The mosque was fullu carpeted and had lovely ceilings and mosaic.
Written May 21, 2019
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Shannon D
Saudi Arabia175 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
This was a stop on my VERY LONG drive from Baku to Shaki, and with nothing else to do, I was glad to check it out.
The structure is beautiful, but is a reconstruction --- courtesy of calamities that struck the original mosque --- with nothing ancient to admire except the ground it's built on.
As a religious place, it's devoid of people trying to sell souvenirs / tours, allowing you to enjoy some serenity inside.
About 20 minutes should suffice to digest all of it, with some more time to complete religious rites, if any.
To sum it up, this place is worth a visit, but if you're primarily interested in its history, there's nothing left of that, so you should do a read-up before going.
The structure is beautiful, but is a reconstruction --- courtesy of calamities that struck the original mosque --- with nothing ancient to admire except the ground it's built on.
As a religious place, it's devoid of people trying to sell souvenirs / tours, allowing you to enjoy some serenity inside.
About 20 minutes should suffice to digest all of it, with some more time to complete religious rites, if any.
To sum it up, this place is worth a visit, but if you're primarily interested in its history, there's nothing left of that, so you should do a read-up before going.
Written October 5, 2018
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Robert C
Redlands, CA2,421 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Most of the mosques in Azerbaijan were destroyed during the Soviet period. This was an 8th century mosque rebuilt in 2013 after it was destroyed in the early 20th century. Very simple, quality materials, beautiful colors, amazing ceilings. Worth a stop. This was my first experience being around Shiite Muslims and I saw turbah, little clay disks that are used to place the forehead on while prostrating in prayer. Definitely worth a visit.
Written December 1, 2017
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Cloud
Frankfurt, Germany1,214 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Big mosque pretty much in the middle of nothing, a nice stop when on route from Baku to Sheki. As usual, women can only access part of the mosque, go in from a separate entrance and need to wear a head scarf, cover legs/arms. The madrasah is, as far as I could see, nothing special (a simple room situated by the main entrance, no art features).
Written May 12, 2024
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mrc282
World9,126 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
this is probably one one of the main attractions at Shamakhi. women enter from left, men enter from right, through the central entrance.
Written March 18, 2024
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Maree R
Christchurch, New Zealand1,184 contributions
Sep 2022
The first masque of Azerbaijan is also one of the largest. It's beautiful interior is a pleasure to view.
Written September 7, 2022
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