Cathedral Mosque of Abu Khafsi Kabir
Cathedral Mosque of Abu Khafsi Kabir is a mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan which is located on Abu Hayz Kabir ko’chasi. Cathedral Mosque of Abu Khafsi Kabir is situated nearby to the reservoir Khauz, as well as near Minora.- Type: Mosque
- Denomination: Sunni
- Also known as: “Abu Hafs Kabir jome‘ masjid”
- Address: 195 Abu Hayz Kabir ko’chasi, Buxoro, 200100
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kalan Minaret and Ark of Bukhara.
Kalan Minaret
Photo: PetarM, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city. The minaret, designed by Bako, was built on an earlier existing structure called Kalyan by the Qarakhanid ruler Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127 to summon Muslims to prayer five times a day. Kalan Minaret is situated 1 km south of Cathedral Mosque of Abu Khafsi Kabir.
Ark of Bukhara
Photo: Khanra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. The Ark's current structure began to develop during the 16th century under the Shaybanid Uzbek dynasty, while all of its existing buildings were constructed in the last three centuries. Ark of Bukhara is situated 1 km south of Cathedral Mosque of Abu Khafsi Kabir.
Samanid Mausoleum
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The Samanid Mausoleum is a mausoleum located in the northwestern part of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, just outside its historic center. It was built in the 10th century CE as the resting place of the powerful and influential Islamic Samanid dynasty that ruled the Samanid Empire from approximately 900 to 1000. Samanid Mausoleum is situated 1¼ km southwest of Cathedral Mosque of Abu Khafsi Kabir.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bukhara and Medrese Kosh.
Bukhara
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Bukhara is a city historically astride the Silk Road in the Samarkand through Bukhara region of Uzbekistan. It has a wealth of architecture and culture and is a must-see destination on any tour of this region.
Cathedral Mosque of Abu Khafsi Kabir
- Categories: building, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Bukhara, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia
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Latitude
39.78524° or 39° 47′ 7″ northLongitude
64.41198° or 64° 24′ 43″ eastOpen location code
8JF6QCP6+3QOpenStreetMap ID
way 198506285OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=sunni
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In Other Languages
“Cathedral Mosque of Abu Khafsi Kabir” goes by many names.
- Russian: “Соборная мечеть Абу Хафси Кабира”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Khauz and Minora.
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