Gasimbey Mosque
| Gasimbey Mosque | |
|---|---|
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The mosque in 2017 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status |
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| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 23 Hazı Aslanov Street, Baku, Yasamal raion |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
Location of the mosque in Baku | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°22′21″N 49°49′57″E / 40.37250°N 49.83256°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1892 |
| Completed | 1896 |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 250 m2 (2,700 sq ft) |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 6.0 m (19.7 ft) |
| Minaret(s) | One |
| Minaret height | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Site area | 330 m2 (3,600 sq ft) |
| Inscriptions | Many |
The Gasimbey Mosque is a mosque and historical architectural monument, located in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan.
Completed in 1896, the mosque was included in the list of local significant immovable historical and cultural monuments by decision No. 132 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001.
Abandoned during Soviet occupation, after Azerbaijan regained its independence, the building resumed its purpose as a mosque.