Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, Homs

Name: Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque
Address: Hama Street, Homs, Syria

#1 among attractions in Homs

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Mosque

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The Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque is a mosque in Homs, Syria, located in a park along Hama Street in ash-Shuhada Square. The mosque is dedicated to Khalid ibn al-Walid, an Arab military commander who led the Muslim conquest of Syria in the 7th century following the decisive Battle of Yarmouk, which put an end to Byzantine rule in Syria. His dome-topped mausoleum is located in a corner of the prayer hall and has served as a pilgrimage center. Two tall minarets with narrow galleries constructed of alternating horizontal rows of white and black stone are situated at the building's northwestern and northeastern comers and reflect the traditional Islamic architecture style of the Levant. ()

Local name: جامع خالد بن الوليد Completed: XX centuryArchitectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 34°44'12"N, 36°42'57"E

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Hama StreetHoms Syria

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Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt, Citadel of Homs, Necropolis of Emesa, Al-Atassi Mosque.

0.6 miSE
Church
Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt, Homs
15 min walk • Saint Mary of the Holy Belt Cathedral is a historical Syriac Orthodox cathedral in Homs, Syria. It is the seat of the Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Homs and Hama.
0.9 miS
Forts and castles
Citadel of Homs, Homs
24 min walk • The Citadel of Homs, also known as Homs Castle or Qalaat Homs, is a historic building now mostly ruined in Homs, Syria. The citadel was built on top of an ancient tell southwest of the Old City, with remains dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE.
1.1 miSW
Archaeological site
Necropolis of Emesa, Homs
29 min walk • The necropolis of Emesa, also known as the necropolis of Tell Abu Sabun, was an ancient necropolis of modern-day Homs, in Syria.
1 miS
Mosque
Al-Atassi Mosque, Homs
25 min walk • The Al-Atassi Mosque is a mosque in Homs, Syria. It is situated in a public park on the site of a former graveyard at the foot of the mound on which the remains of the citadel stand.
0.4 miS
Mosque
Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs
11 min walk • The Great Mosque of al-Nuri also called al-Nouri Mosque, is a mosque in Homs, Syria. It is situated off ash-Shouhada street, adjacent to the city's historical roofed souqs.
0.7 miSE
Church
Church of Saint Elian, Homs
19 min walk • The Church of Saint Elian is a church in Homs, Syria, located along Tarafa bin al-Abd Street near the Gate of Palmyra. The Feast of St. Elian is held annually at the church on February 6 and attracts a large number of pilgrims from all around Syria. Elian is also known in English as Julian.
0.5 miSW
Street
Quwatli Street, Homs
14 min walk • Shoukri al-Quwatly Street or simply Quwatly Street is the main street of central Homs, Syria. The street is a short, but wide strip of road with a large roundabout at both ends. Central Homs lies on either side of Quwatli Street, named after former Syrian president Shukri al-Quwatli.
1.1 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium, Homs
29 min walk • Khalid ibn al-Walid Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in the Syrian city of Homs. It is the 3rd-largest football stadium in Syria and is mostly used for football matches.
0.9 miS
Arch
Gates of Homs, Homs
24 min walk • The Gates of Homs refer to gates of the city of Homs in central Syria. Historically under the Abbasid dynasty, the city had seven gates. They were the following: Bab al-Souq, thought to have been located on the southwestern corner of the al-Nouri Mosque. Bab Tadmur located on the northeastern side of the wall.
1.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Al-Bayadah, Homs
29 min walk • Al-Bayadah is a quarter of Homs, the capital of Homs Governorate. In 2004 it had a population of 35,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs (11 min walk), Quwatli Street, Homs (14 min walk), Saint Mary Church of the Holy Belt, Homs (15 min walk), Church of Saint Elian, Homs (19 min walk).

How to get to Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque:

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Homs station (32 min walk)