Sixty Dome Mosque

Sixty Dome Mosque

the largest 15th century mosque in Bangladesh with 77 domes

Location: 

Bagerhat - Khulna Rd, Bagerhat 9300, Bangladesh

Duration: 

Monday, August 14, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Sixty dome mosque: largest mosque from the sultanate time
  2. Woman: need to cover and are not allowed everywhere
  3. UNESCO: protected for its historic architectural marvel
  4. Architecture: there are 60 pillars holding 77 domes
  5. Roadtrip: exploring all the ancient wonders of the area

Image sources

  1. Side wing of the mosque
  2. Sixty domes from inside
  3. Gate to the mosque
  4. Park and pool behind
  5. Moslem women

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