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LARGE MOSQUE

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2024
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One of the finest examples of the Sino-Arab architecture really deserves a visit, if only to see this fruit of an astonishing blend between two cultures. It is located on Xi Dajie Street (ا大س), in a neighborhood where the majority of the present-day minority families reside. Currently, some 100,000 faithful practice their worship at the Great Mosque of Xi 'an. It is one of the four great mosques in China.

History. It was built in 742 by Emperor Xuan Zong during the Tang dynasty, when China hosted many foreign cults and cultures. Its many wooden buildings are distinguished by style, a mixture of traditional Chinese and Islamic architecture. Traditional elements such as the minaret, prayers room and mihrab that indicate Mecca's direction are Muslim. On the other hand, roofs, arches and flags are Chinese-style (imposed by Chinese authorities).

Visit. A small portal almost anonymous gives access to the peaceful gardens surrounding the Great Mosque. In the entrance pavilion are antique stains bearing inscriptions engraved in Arabic. On the right was an ancient imperial altar (so that the faithful can pay tribute to the emperor before going to pray towards Mecca). The prayers room, located at the bottom of the courtyard, which can contain 1,000 people, is preceded by an important five-passage portico. Looking at the prospect of the roof of the Phoenix pavilion in the central courtyard, it actually looks like a bird that deploys its wings to take its flight.

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Hobbie1
Visited in february 2019
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L'un des mes endroits préférés à Xi'an ! Cette mosquée allie la sérénité propre à un lieu de culte en activité avec la spécificité d'une demeure traditionnelle chinoise. Les jardins sont beaux en toute saison et l'ancienneté du lieu lui confère majesté et un petit côté désuet qui ne manque pas de charme.
aubarine
Visited in april 2017
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Une grande mosquée, style asiatique, faite d'enfilade de cours et de pagodes. Superbe porte chinoise à l'entrée. Très calme après avoir traverser la Rue des Musulmans très commerçante. Un vrai souk, comme à Marrakech, juste à côté de la Grande Mosquée.
kikibali
Visited in april 2016
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C'est vraiment le monument a ne pas manquer à Xi'an nous l'avons visité en fin de journée juste avant la fermeture et son calme et la beauté de ses jardins nous ont vraiment réconfortés.

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