Black Mosque, Astrakhan

Name: Black Mosque
Address: 48 улица Зои Космодемьянской, Astrakhan, Russia

#6 among attractions in Astrakhan

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The Black Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Astrakhan. It was built in stone in 1816 at the expense of merchant Yakupov in place of the former wooden one. It was the cathedral mosque of Bukhara court.

In 1901, the imam of the mosque was Ali Maksutov. The congregation of the mosque was 1208 people. The decision of OIK from 25.01.1930, the mosque was closed and its building was given to Tatar school.

Since 1930, the building was not used as intended and demolished. On June 14, 1975 it was declared an architectural monument of regional importance. By the decision of Astrakhan Regional Executive Committee № 484 from 22.08.1990 it was taken under the state protection.

Restored from the ruins in 2005-2008. It is located at 48 Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya Street.

Coordinates: 46°20'34"N, 48°2'0"E

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48 улица Зои КосмодемьянскойAstrakhan Russia

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

Nearby attractions include: Astrakhan Kremlin, Church of the Assumption of Mary, Muzej boevoj slavy, Museum of Local History.

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Church of the Assumption of Mary, Astrakhan
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46°21'4"N • 48°2'11"E
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46°20'59"N • 48°2'30"E
Museum of Local History, Astrakhan
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Sovetskaya Street, Astrakhan
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Church
Ioanno-Predtecenskij muzskoj monastyr, Astrakhan
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Which popular attractions are close to Black Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Astrakhan Kremlin, Astrakhan (12 min walk), Sovetskaya Street, Astrakhan (15 min walk), Muzej boevoj slavy, Astrakhan (15 min walk), Museum of Local History, Astrakhan (16 min walk).

How to get to Black Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black Mosque:

Bus

автостанция Большие Исады (30 min walk)

Train

Kutum (37 min walk)
422 км (40 min walk)

Black Mosque, Astrakhan

Facts and practical information

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

Astrakhan Kremlin, Astrakhan

Church of the Assumption of Mary, Astrakhan

Muzej boevoj slavy, Astrakhan

Museum of Local History, Astrakhan

Sovetskaya Street, Astrakhan

Ioanno-Predtecenskij muzskoj monastyr, Astrakhan

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Black Mosque?

How to get to Black Mosque by public transport?