Adelaide City Mosque, Adelaide

Name: Adelaide City Mosque
Address: 20 Little Gilbert St., Adelaide, 5000, Australia

#129 among attractions in Adelaide

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The Central Adelaide Mosque, also known as Adelaide City Mosque or Adelaide Mosque, and formerly known as the Afghan Chapel, is a mosque located in Adelaide, South Australia. The mosque was built in 1888–1889, with its four distinctive minarets added in 1903, and is the oldest permanent mosque in Australia. Located in Little Gilbert Street in the south-west corner of the Adelaide city centre, the mosque was originally built to accommodate the spiritual needs of "Afghan" cameleers and traders coming in after working in South Australia's northern regions. After the congregation dwindled and the mosque fell into disrepair in the early 20th century, it took on a new lease of life with post-World War II Muslim migration, and has since been thriving. ()

Established: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 34°56'3"S, 138°35'31"E

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20 Little Gilbert St.Adelaide (Adelaide City Centre)Adelaide 5000 Australia

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Adelaide City Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Adelaide Central Market, St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Her Majesty's Theatre, West Terrace Cemetery.

0.5 miNE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Adelaide, the Adelaide Central Market stands as a vibrant hub of food and culture, beloved by locals and tourists alike. Established in 1869, this bustling marketplace has grown to be one of the largest undercover fresh produce markets in the...
0.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Adelaide
16 min walk • St Francis Xavier's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the heart of Adelaide, Australia. This majestic church, completed in 1856, serves as the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide.
0.5 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
13 min walk • Her Majesty's Theatre, an iconic venue in the heart of Adelaide, Australia, stands as a beacon of the performing arts and cultural heritage. This grand theatre, often referred to as "The Maj," has been an integral part of Adelaide's cultural landscape since its...
0.4 miW
Cemetery
West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide
11 min walk • The West Terrace Cemetery is South Australia's oldest cemetery, first appearing on Colonel William Light's 1837 plan of Adelaide.
0.7 miNE
City hall
Adelaide Town Hall, Adelaide
19 min walk • Adelaide Town Hall is a landmark building on King William Street in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The City of Adelaide Town Hall complex includes the Town Hall and the office building at 25 Pirie Street.
0.4 miSE
Park, Garden
Veale Gardens, Adelaide
10 min walk • Veale Gardens is part of the Adelaide Parklands throughout and surrounding the City of Adelaide. It is located in the South Parklands surrounded by Greenhill and Peacock Roads, South Terrace, and Sir Lewis Cohen Avenue.
~740 ftNE
Square
Whitmore Square, Adelaide
4 min walk • Whitmore Square, also known as Iparrityi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre, South Australia. Occupying 2.4ha, it is located at the junction of Sturt and Morphett Streets in the south-western quarter of the Adelaide city grid.
0.7 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pilgrim Uniting Church, Adelaide
19 min walk • Pilgrim Uniting Church is a church in the heart of the City on Flinders Street, Adelaide in South Australia. It is a church of the Uniting Church in Australia.
0.6 miNE
Street
Gilbert Street, Adelaide
15 min walk • Gilbert Street is a main street in the CBD of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. The street was named after Thomas Gilbert, a pioneer settler who held the important administrative position of Colonial Storekeeper, responsible for all Government stores.
0.6 miN
Square, Park
Light Square, Adelaide
16 min walk • Light Square, also known as Wauwi, is one of five public squares in the Adelaide city centre. Located in the centre of the north-western quarter of the Adelaide city centre, its southern boundary is Waymouth Street, while Currie Street crosses its northern tip, isolating about a quarter of its land.
~1880 ftN
Church
St Patrick's Church, Adelaide
10 min walk • St Patrick's Church is a heritage-listed Roman Catholic church on Grote Street, Adelaide, South Australia. Opened in 1914, St Patrick's was built as a replacement for the original St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adelaide City Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Sturt Street, Adelaide (4 min walk), Whitmore Square, Adelaide (4 min walk), Wright Street, Adelaide (7 min walk), Gouger Street, Adelaide (7 min walk).

How to get to Adelaide City Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adelaide City Mosque:

Tram

City South (13 min walk)
South Terrace (13 min walk)

Bus

85 Franklin Street • Lines: Adelaide bus station => Albury r, Adelaide bus station => Bendigo, Albury railway station => Adelai, Bendigo railway station => Adela (13 min walk)
Stop VS3 Victoria Square - East side • Lines: 224, 224F, 224X (15 min walk)

Train

Adelaide Parklands Terminal (17 min walk)
Adelaide Showground (22 min walk)