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West Africa
Great Mosque of Djenné
Djenné, Mali
The largest earthen building in the world and the symbol of Sudano-Sahelian architecture: walls of mud and mortar reinforced with reeds, replastered annually in a famous communal festival.
Story & history
Rebuilt in 1907 on the site of the medieval mosque by local masters of earth; its coating is renewed at the famous annual Crépissage festival, and it is the largest mud building in the world.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- The world's largest earthen building
- Minarets with protruding wooden beams
- Replastered communally every year
Visiting tip
December is the best month, with the least rain.