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This mosque may not be as bejewelled as the others but it is definitely one-of-a-kind. The Great Mosque of Djenne is one of the most famous landmarks in Africa and the largest mud brick building in the world. Many architects hailed it as one of the greatest achievements of the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style.
The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali, West Africa, was originally built in the 13th century but it was demolished in the 1830s to make way for a smaller structure. The mosque that stands today was built between 1906 and 1907. The historic areas of Djenné, including the Great Mosque, were listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
The locals of Djenné give importance to the mosque’s preservation with a unique annual festival of music, food and activities to restore the damaged parts caused by annual rains and climate changes. Today, the Great Mosque serves as the spiritual and main centre of the historic city of Djenné.
Head down to Africa to see the Great Mosque before it’s gone.
Image credits: UN Mission in Mali
