TAHITIAN MOSQUE

At the south-western end of The, the Taynal Mosque, one of Tripoli's most beautiful monuments, is located in the middle of a cemetery. It is possible to reach this site from el-Hammam (10 minutes walk - but it is worth it!). Once there, women will ask the guardian for a large black scarf to cover the head and body. Déchaussez before entering inside and waiting for the prayers to end. The guard will accompany you throughout the visit. Ladies and gentlemen, the guardian is very strict on this point. However, he will let you photograph without any problems inside the prayer rooms. Built in 1336 by the Emir) al-Din Taynal, the governor of Tripoli, this mosque with dark green domes was raised on the ruins of the ancient church of Carmelites, built by the crusaders. The first room corresponds to the old nave of the church dating back to the th century. Two rows of granite columns delineate the lower sides. In the centre, four columns, surmounted by corinthians capitals, support the main dome. Probably taken from a Roman temple. A beautiful indoor portal with black and white stone - Arabic style - from the th century opens onto the prayer room. Around with a dome, its vaults also rely on Roman columns in Corinthian style. A pond with? was built in the centre of the courtyard.