Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Mosul
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The Great Mosque of al-Nuri was a mosque in Mosul, Iraq. It was famous for its leaning minaret, which gave the city its nickname "the hunchback". Tradition holds that the mosque was first built in the late 12th century, although it underwent many renovations over the years. The mosque withstood various hostile invading forces over its 850-year history until it was destroyed, along with its distinctive minaret, in the Battle of Mosul in 2017. ()
Local name: جامع النوري Completed: 1173 (851 years ago)Architectural style: Islamic architectureMinaret height: 148 ftCoordinates: 36°20'34"N, 43°7'36"E
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Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate routeMosul Bus Station 12 min walk
- Calculate routeكراج الجانب الايمن 13 min walk
- Calculate routeكراج الجبان و المحلبية 17 min walk
- Calculate routeكراج تل عبطة 17 min walk
- Calculate routeمحطة قطار الموصل 22 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Great Mosque of al-Nuri?
Nearby attractions include Our Lady of the Hour Church, Mosul (5 min walk), Al-Tahera Church, Mosul (9 min walk), Mosul Museum, Mosul (20 min walk), Fifth Bridge, Mosul (21 min walk).
How to get to Great Mosque of al-Nuri by public transport?
The nearest stations to Great Mosque of al-Nuri:
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Train
Bus
- Mosul Bus Station (12 min walk)
- كراج الجانب الايمن (13 min walk)
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- محطة قطار الموصل (22 min walk)
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