Alamgir Mosque, Varanasi

Name: Alamgir Mosque
Address: Nr. Panchganga Ghat, Varanasi, 221002, India

#26 among attractions in Varanasi

Sacred and religious sites, Mosque

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The Alamgir Mosque, Varanasi,Aurangzeb's Mosque, is a mosque built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 25°18'40"N, 83°0'36"E

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Nr. Panchganga GhatVaranasi 221002 India

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

Nearby attractions include: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Jantar Mantar, Sankata Devi Mandir.

~210 ftE
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~150 ftNE
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~1220 ftS
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~1820 ftE
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~1050 ftSE
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~810 ftS
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~1200 ftS
25°18'28"N • 83°0'39"E
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~1150 ftE
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Nearby attractions include Gyanvapi Mosque, Varanasi (1 min walk), Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi (2 min walk), Vishalakshi Temple, Varanasi (4 min walk), Nepali Mandir, Varanasi (6 min walk).