Bab al-Islam Mosque, Tacna

Name: Bab al-Islam Mosque
Address: Tacna, Peru

#4 among attractions in Tacna

Top attraction, Mosque

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The Bāb al-Islām Mosque is situated in southern Peru, at the southern entrance to the city of Tacna. Although there are other mosques in Peru, this is the only one that is an example of Islamic architecture in Peru. Combined with the adjoining Shah Wali-Ullah School of Sciences, it is the largest mosque in the region. Prayers are offered bilingually in both Spanish and Arabic. ()

Local name: Mezquita Bab ul Islam Coordinates: 18°1'12"S, 70°15'24"W

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Bab al-Islam Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estadio Jorge Basadre, National Railway Museum, Tacna Cathedral, Tacna Ornamental Fountain.

1.1 miN
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Jorge Basadre, Tacna
27 min walk • The Estadio Jorge Basadre, previously known as the Estadio Modelo, is a multi-purpose stadium in Tacna, Peru named after historian Jorge Basadre. It is currently used as a football stadium in the Primera Division Peruana by Coronel Bolognesi.
0.5 miN
Specialty museum, Museum
National Railway Museum, Tacna
13 min walk • The National Railway Museum of Peru is located in Tacna, Peru. The museum was built at the site of the old Tacna-Arica railway station, which connected the two cities.
0.5 miNE
Church
Tacna Cathedral, Tacna
13 min walk • Tacna Cathedral is a church located in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru.
0.6 miNE
Fountain
Tacna Ornamental Fountain, Tacna
15 min walk • Tacna Ornamental Fountain, is a fountain located in Paseo Civico, the center of the city of Tacna, Peru.
0.6 miNE
Memorial
Tacna Parabolic Arch, Tacna
16 min walk • The Tacna Parabolic Arch is a monument located in the Paseo Civico, in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru. It was raised in honor of the heroes of the War of the Pacific, like Admiral Miguel Grau and Colonel Francisco Bolognesi.
0.4 miNE
Park
Tacna Locomotive park, Tacna
10 min walk • Tacna Locomotive park, is a park, located in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru. There is an old train in the park.
0.7 miNE
Museum
Zela House, Tacna
19 min walk • Zela House, also called Zela House City Theater, is a museum located in the center of Tacna, Peru. Francisco Antonio de Zela, an important forerunner to Peruvian independence, once lived there.
0.7 miNE
Museum
Tacna Historical Museum, Tacna
18 min walk • Tacna Historical Museum is a museum located in the center of the city of Tacna, Peru. In the rooms, you can see documents and objects from the time of the emancipation, independence, and the war with Chile.
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Municipal Theatre of Tacna, Tacna
22 min walk • Municipal Theatre of Tacna is a teatre located in the center of Tacna, Peru.
0.7 miN
Museum
Tacna Courthouse, Tacna
18 min walk • The Tacna Courthouse is located in the city of Tacna in Peru. The building played an important role in transferring the town from Chile to Peru in 1929.
1.5 miNE
18°0'15"S • 70°14'30"W
Mercado 28 de Julio, Tacna
38 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bab al-Islam Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Tacna Locomotive park, Tacna (10 min walk), Tacna Cathedral, Tacna (13 min walk), National Railway Museum, Tacna (13 min walk), Tacna Ornamental Fountain, Tacna (15 min walk).

How to get to Bab al-Islam Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bab al-Islam Mosque:

Train

Tacna (14 min walk)

Bus

Terminal Nacional de Buses Tacna (26 min walk)
Terminal Flores (28 min walk)