Bilal Mosque, Aachen

Name: Bilal Mosque
Address: Professor-Pirlet-Straße 20, Aachen, Germany

#80 among attractions in Aachen

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The Bilal Mosque in Aachen was built between 1964 and 1971 on the grounds of the Aachen University of Technology and named after Bilal al-Habaschi. It is the fifth oldest mosque still in existence in Germany after the Wilmersdorf Mosque in Berlin, the Fazle Omar Mosque in Hamburg, the Nuur Mosque in Frankfurt am Main, and the Imam Ali Mosque in Hamburg, as well as the fourth mosque built in Germany after World War II. The Bilal Mosque is considered a pioneer in terms of interfaith dialogue.

Coordinates: 50°46'47"N, 6°4'17"E

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Professor-Pirlet-Straße 20Aachen Mitte (Hörn)Aachen Germany

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Bilal Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Hall, Statue of Charlemagne, Ponttor, Aachen Cathedral Treasury.

0.6 miSE
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
16 min walk • The Aachen City Hall stands as an architectural testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage, located in the heart of Aachen, Germany. The building, with its distinctive Gothic façade, was built on the foundation of the Carolingian palace of Charlemagne...
0.6 miSE
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
15 min walk • Standing proudly in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, the Statue of Charlemagne is not only a tribute to one of Europe's greatest medieval rulers but also a prominent centerpiece as a fountain, reflecting the city's rich heritage.
~1710 ftNE
Imposing, 14th-century city gate
Ponttor, Aachen
9 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Aachen, Germany, stands the Ponttor, a proud remnant of the medieval fortifications that once encircled the city. This impressive city gate, integrated into Aachen's ancient city wall, is an enduring symbol of the city's rich past...
0.6 miSE
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
16 min walk • The Aachen Cathedral Treasury is a museum of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aachen under the control of the Cathedral chapter, which houses one of the most important collections of medieval church artworks in Europe.
0.6 miNE
Tower
Belvedere Water Tower, Aachen
16 min walk • The Water Tower Belvedere is a water tower of reinforced concrete construction in Aachen, Germany, located on the Lousberg hill. It was built in 1956. The water tower accommodates a revolving restaurant, which reopened in 2005 after being closed for several years. The restaurant revolves once every 56 minutes.
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Öcher Schängche, Aachen
15 min walk • Öcher Schängche is a puppetry theatre in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by Will Hermanns and others in 1921.
0.6 miS
Park
Westpark, Aachen
15 min walk • The Westpark is a park in the west of Aachen, which is bounded by Gartenstraße, Welkenrather Straße and Vaalser Straße.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
Cross of Lothair, Aachen
15 min walk • The Cross of Lothair or Lothair Cross is a crux gemmata processional cross dating from about 1000 AD, though its base dates from the 14th century. It was made in Germany, probably at Cologne.
0.5 miE
Museum
International Newspaper Museum, Aachen
14 min walk • The International Newspaper Museum in Aachen presents the history of newspapers and the subject of press history.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
RWTH Aachen University, Aachen
15 min walk • RWTH Aachen University or Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen is an elite German public research university located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
Proserpina sarcophagus, Aachen
16 min walk • The Proserpina sarcophagus is a Roman marble sarcophagus from the first quarter of the third century AD, in which Charlemagne was probably interred on 28 January 814 in Aachen cathedral. It is displayed today in the Aachen Cathedral Treasury.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bilal Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Langer Turm, Aachen (7 min walk), Botanischer Garten Aachen, Aachen (8 min walk), Ponttor, Aachen (9 min walk), Heilig-Kreuz, Aachen (11 min walk).

How to get to Bilal Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bilal Mosque:

Bus

Westbahnhof • Lines: 1, 173, 3, 30, 33, 41, 43, 73, 74, N 4 (3 min walk)
Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße • Lines: 3, 33, 73, N 4 (4 min walk)

Train

Aachen West (3 min walk)
Aachen Schanz (18 min walk)