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Jama Masjid (Great Mosque of Delhi)
Old Delhi, India
India's largest mosque hosting the great Friday prayer, standing in Old Delhi near the Red Fort. Its striped marble domes and tall towers testify to the Mughal era.
Story & history
Shah Jahan built it for his capital Shahjahanabad with a courtyard seating some 25,000; it was the largest mosque in India of its day and still crowds for the Eid prayer.
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
- Room for about 25,000 worshippers
- Three gates and four towers
- A courtyard of striped marble
Visiting tip
Climb its minaret for a view over Old Delhi's markets.